My first M1 helmet

[Georgeek]

Hello guys, my first M1 helmet is finally home, it's a Christmas gift from my truly best friend from US. I want to say thanks to him, by this way
I found some information about this helmet, hope they are real ( The 321st Glider Field Artillery Battalion (GFAB) - Unit History )
If somebody have some information about this helmet for example producer, some information about liner, etc. i will be happy for it
Best regards George

[Sleepwalker]

Nice Helmet!

The Liner ist made by Westinghouse.

Otherwise there should be a stamp on the screen above the eyes. This allows you to identify the shell manufacturer and narrow down the production period.
Can you post a picture of it?


Regards

[Georgeek]

Thanks for this info, sleepwalker ;-)
Maybe I'm blinde, but I don't found there any marking, need to look closer after I'll came home.. i think it's under paint

[Raniets]

Production year for the shell should be 1944. swivel loops + front seam rim.
the heat stamp on the lid would help narrow this though.

EDIT: whatever you do, do NOT scrape paint away to reveal the heat number if its under paint.

[Georgeek]

Thanks a lot well sadly no marking found, it's under paint probably

[reneblacky]

To me the shell looks like it's a Schlueter I could be wrong? but it does look like one. Markings in the shell can be very tricky to see, take a closer in this area.

[Georgeek]

I'm looking closer, but it's not visible

[Sleepwalker]

This is a pity,

I think I can also see an S.