M1 Helmet Identification Needed Please
Article about: I have these 3 M1 helmets that were apart of an auction lot I purchased. US helmets are not really my area of expertise so I'm hoping someone could help me identify them. I am assuming the b
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Helmet 1 doesn't look like an American M1 at all. The other two look good though.
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The first helmet shell looks like a French M51-OTAN. It definitely isn't Danish.
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I agree, it's a French M51 shell.
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Wesman 5060, a good side photo of helmet #1 could help identify it. BTY the chinstap hook & specially the buckle of helmet #1 are strange, looks crude. Helmet liner #3 is messed up badly.
Last edited by Jack59; 05-29-2023 at 04:25 PM.
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Thanks for the photos, it confirms what JesperS & earlymb said: French M51 shell.
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Usually there are very big ink stamps in them, but it could be painted over.
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