Vietnam Era M1 Helmet - Ingersoll

[Sleepwalker]

Hi there,

I would like to introduce you to another M1 helmet from the Vietnam era from my collection.

It is a fairly heavily worn complete set.




























The shell is an early production by Ingersoll, ca 1965, Heat stamp "1 1155 A", which was painted in OD # 319 before changing to Munsell 10Y 3/3.




The P 1964 liner, marked "US 62" was manufactured in 1965 and is made of laminated cotton duck.
The liner is named "Beach" and has an eagle drawing on the front.












The sweatband is from 1964.




The very worn helmet cover was made in 1965.




The chinstrap bears the anchor symbol and was therefore manufactured by North & Judd.











Regards

[Chopperman]

I like it.
It looks like a true veteran.

[Tank Destroyer]

That’s the way a cover would look after just a short time in the Boonies. Is there any history/story behind the cover?

Marty

[ruddersrangers44]

Super salty super nice great original example.

[Sleepwalker]

Hi there,

unfortunately I do not have any precise information about the carrier.

The helmet comes from a family in the Ramstein/Kaiserslautern area.

Numerous Vietnam veterans were employed here, some later as "civilians".
Some of those killed in Vietnam were also buried here in the vicinity.


Regards