M1 Helmet Assistance - Vietnam War,reissued shell?
Article about: Could someone please help me with points on this M1? It came as shown. The cover has clearly been on a while as the chin strap has left a mark. Shell is rear seam,with only two crimp marks t
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Cover is Woodland pattern and dated 1983. I think the shell is late WW2 production, as it has remains of the original corking just above the rim. Looks like a nice helmet with a long career!
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Hello,
this is a so-called "Frankenstein". Original parts assembled from different eras. Worn as well until the 1980s.
The helmet shell is WW2 production and was often painted over. I have never seen this light color before.
The P 1964 Liner is from 1969.
The cover is from 1983 and the sweat band from 1973.
Most interesting are the chin straps. These are early pieces from the 1950s to the early 1960s.
It depends what you want to do with it. Individual parts can safely be used to assemble a homogeneous helmet.
Regards
Last edited by Sleepwalker; 11-14-2021 at 07:12 PM.
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Thank you for the replies.
An interesting piece of history! 40's-80's with something from all!!
I was thinking of getting a Mitchell cover for it,but not much else. Any other thoughts? Why do these so rarely have the nape strap,disliked?
I may move it on for a Schuleter shell with original chin straps. If I can find the right one!
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