M1 Helmet + liner CAPAC - WWII period???
Article about: Dear all, I have this M1 helmet in my collection. Unfortunately I cannot read the four numbers on the steel helmet, just "5" and "8". The liner is CAPAC and the nape stri
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I see no problem with this one.
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I am by no means am an expert, and am no where near as knowledgeable on m1's as Rene, but I think that it looks ok, I will add that if you really want to, you can replace the busted chinstrap in the liner with a un-busted one.
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Looks like a nice, original late WW2 helmet. You could try to rub the stampings with some chalk or talcum powder, maybe that will bring them up enough to be readable.
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Dear René, Ethan and Earlymb,
Thanks a lot for your quick help!!!
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It's a front seam shell so it is definately wartime, nice ensemble.
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Front seam if you wear it backwards
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earlymb
Front seam if you wear it backwards
Definitely a rear seem shell, could well be a late war set-up as the liner straps are khaki tan, but the boys above know these much better than I. Leon.
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earlymb
Front seam if you wear it backwards
Lol, you're right, I didn't double click the photo to look at it closer, Mia Culpa!
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Nice clean helmet.
Robert
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