US M1 Fix Bale

[real steel]

My friend visited a few weeks ago & brought a couple of helmets to show. One was this M1 fixed bale, Westinghouse liner. I was assured the net is an original, when applied ?...anyone's guess as all nets are. The helmet was not for sale, but it has the look & wear I like to see in an M1, plus it is "laundry" marked in three places. So much fun to handle the last few weeks.

The main issue with the US M1 is determining if the interchangeable liner is originally matched to the shell. I thought this pair convincing, so he went home without it
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[Tank Destroyer]

David,
I really like this early fixed loop helmet. The green buckled leather chinstrap is wonderful.

Marty

[Tank Destroyer]

There are 78 possible matches to the helmet owner.

[christek]

A very nice example!

[Tank Destroyer]

What’s the heat stamp number?

[real steel]

Hi Marty
It's # 466B
D.

[Tank Destroyer]

It’s later than I thought, it’s a mid 43. She’s a beauty.

Marty

[Rescue190]

Very nice lid! I wish I had one that nice; I will keep searching.
John

[Tank Destroyer]

David, on the leather chain strap is the buckle rolled or flat. You can flip it open and the bottom rim that touches the leather will be flat or rolled. The flat is the earlier buckle.

Marty

[HoundsTooth]

Cracking helmet David. Really looks the part with the net.
Nick