This is a US late World War II, possible Korean War M1 helmet and liner. The shell manufacturer is unknown, the liner was made by Firestone. I can not make out the heat stamp on the shell due to the thickness of the paint. The helmet has the darker appearance of a WWII helmet, with almost 100% of the original paint remaining. The texturing is sand instead of cork, and over 80% remains on the helmet. The helmet shell is dent free. There are no stress cracks in the shell either. The stainless steel band around the rim retains all of the paint. The rim has a rear seam stainless steel band. The chin strap bails are swivel. The chin straps are sewn directly to the bails and are OD #3 in color. The long strap has a raised bar brass buckle and adjuster. The strap shows minimal wear and is free of frays, rips or stains. The short strap has the brass hook to attach to the buckle on the long strap. This strap also shows minimal use. The shell does have a net on it. The Firestone liner is from mid war production also. The Firestone stamp is clearly visible in the inside top of the liner, along with the number 43. The liner shows only the original coat of paint on the exterior, retaining about 95%. The liner is intact and also shows minimal wear and no damage. The suspension cloth is cotton and khaki in color. It is retained to the liner by black painted brass A washers. The sweatband is complete and shows little staining from wear. The entire suspension system shows minimal use. The cotton suspension straps show light soiling. The garters for the liner chin strap are both present. The liner chin strap is present and very pliable. This liner never had A yokes installed, as it was not intended for airborne use. This is an excellent example of an M1 combat helmet from late WWII that was possible refurbished for use during the Korean War. No matter what branch, every World War II serviceman wore one of these. It will compliment any collection.

Item # AA1364

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