Hello,
I got a M1 shell from private, which was painted over in "Navy gray". Manufacturer is Ingersoll from 1965. The factory color should be OD # 319. So an early shell from this company.
The chin strap fastener has the anchor symbol from North & Judd MfG Co. until 1967.
SMI or SM1 was sprayed on the front. Does that mean "Signal Man first class"?
Inside there are traces of yellow color and slight traces of red and white color.
Was the liner painted yellow or yellow / red / white? Are there any examples?
Unfortunately, all information about the origin of the helmet is missing. Have such helmets been used on the rivers, etc. in Vietnam?
Thanks and Greetings
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