Hi folks, I've been collecting M1 helmets for a few years now so in my opinion I'm about half way to where i should be due to lack of study. I came across this M1 helmet that's got me baffled as to why it would be the way it is. Its the shallow M1 rear seam swivel bail, (When did they go to the shallower shell) It has a nice patina to it. I can clearly see the letter S inside the front rim of the shell. Whats got me confused is the sewn on chin straps. Even more so is the wear to the straps. I know stuff can go through altering hands in their life spans but why would someone go through the trouble of sewing them on. Any thoughts
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