Early war USMC M1

[bowlin7178]

Hey guys, haven't been on in awhile, just wanted to show my new WW2 USMC M1, it has the first pattern cover and early war green hardwear, it's a fixed bail witch dates to late 42 to early 43 according to the heat stamp, hope you like it.

Craig

[relicz]

Perhaps I am missing something, but the cover looks odd. Any detailed close ups or pictures of the reverse?

[bowlin7178]

Looks odd? Please explain.

[relicz]

The color, pattern, and construction are way off in these pictures (IMO). Compare it to known original examples and I think you will see what I am talking about.

[jumpingjank]

in picture 2 it looks out of shape at the front.looks like it has no brim .could you take a picture with the camo off please ?

[jumpingjank]

by the way i just want to see what the shell looks like LOL .have not actually seen that camo much but i gotta say its quiet a cool one ! cheers

[bowlin7178]

Here are a few more photo's, flash on and off, this helmet came from a local marines estate, i also have his named HBT fatigues and a few other items, i had no reason to doubt it's authenticity, as for taking the cover off, your going to haft to trust me, the cover is dry and fragile and i don't want to damage it.

[jumpingjank]

no problem nice helmet camo and a nice buy .cheers !

[GIZMO8Z]

Other than being salty and sun bleached, I think it's a good one!

[NickD]

i think yours might be a repro something about the stitching doesn't look right here's some pics of my original first pattern cover to compare.