U.S WWII Mystery Helmet Liner

**Ryan B** · 06-03-2012, 06:57 PM

Hey guys i took a chance at the flea market today and bought this helmet liner for 8$. It seems to be a calvary type.. If you know what it is please tell!
Thanks
Ryan

**HoovieDude** · 06-03-2012, 07:27 PM

Oh momma! That is a pristine example of the experimental M1 "Crash helmet" developed in WW2 to find a replacement to the M38 tanker helmet. It was to be used in conjunction with a steel shell that was never accepted. I have one myself, but not in as good of condition as this one. Let me know if you would like to sell it

**Ryan B** · 06-03-2012, 07:37 PM

Any ideas on how much its worth? And I might think about lol
Thanks
Ryan

**gel65** · 06-03-2012, 09:10 PM

An average price for a helmet like this would be anywhere from 175 to 250 USD truely a very rare and neat piece
Sean F

**HoovieDude** · 06-03-2012, 09:45 PM

by gel65

An average price for a helmet like this would be anywhere from 175 to 250 USD truely a very rare and neat piece
Sean F

I paid $200 for mine, so about right I think.

**MySonsDad** · 06-04-2012, 12:39 AM

I've only seen these in photos.....great find!

**aj4010** · 06-04-2012, 01:06 AM

$8? Oh Lordy..........

Kind Regards,

Andy

**Ryan B** · 06-04-2012, 01:31 AM

Yeah im really excited for this!!! Im going to enter the american pickers kid contest for this its a good shot for $10,000 lol.
Thanks
Ryan

**Ryan B** · 06-04-2012, 01:50 AM

What Model of crash helmet is this?
Thanks
Ryan

**HoovieDude** · 06-04-2012, 02:12 AM

by rbemer207

What Model of crash helmet is this?
Thanks
Ryan

M1

Here are a couple older pics of mine, not in as good condition as yours. Looks to have seen quite a bit of use, but better than others I've seen. Wish it had the chinstrap swivels...

And the liners did see use in Korea...