Virtual Grenadier - Top
Display your banner here
Results 1 to 9 of 9

M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

Article about: I have these 3 M1 helmets that were apart of an auction lot I purchased. US helmets are not really my area of expertise so I'm hoping someone could help me identify them. I am assuming the b

  1. #1

    Default M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

    I have these 3 M1 helmets that were apart of an auction lot I purchased. US helmets are not really my area of expertise so I'm hoping someone could help me identify them. I am assuming the blueish-grey one is a naval helmet and I cannot for the life of me find any markings on the helmet itself. I would greatly appreciate any and all help. Thanks!

    Helmet One:

    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

    Helmet Two:

    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

    Helmet Three:

    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

  2. #2

    Default

    Helmet 1 doesn't look like an American M1 at all. The other two look good though.

  3. #3
    ?

    Default

    Hi, the liners have WW2 US manufacturing logos:
    International Molded Plastics inc
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

    Westinghouse Electric Cie.
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

    Maybe the first helmet is Danish because of the rivets holding the chinstrap, not sure.

  4. #4

    Default

    The first helmet shell looks like a French M51-OTAN. It definitely isn't Danish.

  5. #5

    Default

    I agree, it's a French M51 shell.

  6. #6
    ?

    Default

    Wesman 5060, a good side photo of helmet #1 could help identify it. BTY the chinstap hook & specially the buckle of helmet #1 are strange, looks crude. Helmet liner #3 is messed up badly.
    Last edited by Jack59; 05-29-2023 at 04:25 PM.

  7. #7

    Default

    Here are some better front and side photos of the 1st helmet

    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
    M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please

  8. #8
    ?

    Default

    Thanks for the photos, it confirms what JesperS & earlymb said: French M51 shell.

  9. #9

    Default

    Usually there are very big ink stamps in them, but it could be painted over.

Similar Threads

  1. 05-24-2023, 11:16 PM
  2. Need Help! Help needed. Helmet identification

    In Helmets
    05-16-2014, 12:23 PM
  3. 03-21-2013, 08:28 PM
  4. Question M1 helmet shell - identification needed

    In US M1 steel helmet forum
    10-22-2012, 06:37 PM
  5. US M-1 helmet identification needed

    In US M1 steel helmet forum
    02-28-2011, 08:35 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Ratisbon's  - Down
Display your banner here