US M1 helmet: date of manufacture

[ObKrieger]

hello, i read somewhere that there is a way to tell the approximate date of manufacture by looking at the number under the front visor of an m1 helmet. is this true? where can i find out when mine was made?

mines a swivel bale mccord as far as ive bene able to research... the sn is 575B.

[bikerboyzx6r]

Hello mate,

Have a look here Im not sure if its there but it has the details:
Top Pots - U.S. World War II Restored Airborne and Infantry Helmets

[Bugme]

There is a dating chart based on the heat stamp number used by McCord found in the book: Helmets Of The ETO by Regis Giard and Frederic Blais. This chart is approximate only but, it will get you within a few months time of manufacture. Since this chart is copyrighted material, I don't think I can post the chart here but, I would suggest for any collector to purchase this book. Not only is there the date chart but, there is a complete set of identification charts through the whole book showing the minutest of details involving the M-1. Photo below of book.

[escouade]

hi

your helmet was made in 1943
cheers
Roger

[patches3]

i have two helmets. the heat stamps are:
-1053
-S1A with an S underneath
can some date them?

[NickD]

i have two helmets. the heat stamps are:
-1053
-S1A with an S underneath
can some date them?

you got your answer here M1 helmet dating so why do you keep re-posting the same question ?

[youthcollector1]

Are there any unmarked examples of the M1 for the second world war? I have two shells, both unmarked, both supposed to be from WWII. Thanks

[NickD]

pictures would help a great deal.

[youthcollector1]

Sure, I will start my own thread, I don't wanna hijack this one. It will take some time, as I am mobile currently hosting the NBA all star game; Alesha Keys is performing tonight at my club.

[patches3]

you got your answer here M1 helmet dating so why do you keep re-posting the same question ?

i like to get multiple opinions and am seeing if i get any further info