Helmet Vietnam Period - USMC

[Sleepwalker]

Hello,

here another helmet from the Vietnam period.

I had already asked here about the color of the shell.

Gas Dectection Color or 1960's color









































The helmet has a McCord shell with the heatstamp 866F from January - March 1944 with original sewn WW2 chin strap. Only the outside of the shell has received a new coat of paint.













The liner is from Capac and also a WW2 production.
The sweatband and neckband have been replaced. These parts are dated 1960. The liner was also painted over.



















The helmet cover is a 1959 USMC cover.








Regards

[pegase]

hi,

very nice helmet, I like it

@+, hughes

[Tank Destroyer]

First off as always your photos are nice and detailed. The helmet configuration is classic early Vietnam Marine Corps. Be careful with that leather chinstrap, it’s a brittle one LOL. You have a fine example A+.
The cover is one that is getting more and more desirable.

Marty

[Sleepwalker]

First off as always your photos are nice and detailed. The helmet configuration is classic early Vietnam Marine Corps. Be careful with that leather chinstrap, it’s a brittle one LOL. You have a fine example A+.
The cover is one that is getting more and more desirable.

Marty

Hello and thanks.

was it normal that the USMC had rather older equipment?

Regards

[Rescue190]

Very nice lid and detailed description.
John

[reneblacky]

Great helmet, and yes it was common for the USMC to be issued older kit.

[Politefaun]

Great set up, the condition of the cover is perfect.