This is a US World War II M1 helmet and liner. The shell was manufactured by the McCord Radiator company, the liner was made by Westinghouse. The heat stamp of 532S puts this one being manufactured around may or June of 1943. The helmet has a dark appearance, has been repainted at some point. It looks to be a war period repaint, but I am not 100% certain. The cork texturing remains on about 75% of the helmet. The helmet shell has no dents. There are no stress cracks in the shell either. The stainless steel band around the rim retains the majority of the paint. The rim has a front seam stainless steel band. The chin strap bails are fixed. 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 has a WWII period net on it. The Westinghouse liner is from mid 1944 to end of war production. The Westinghouse stamp is clearly visible in the inside top of the liner, along with the letter/number combination D 15. The liner has also been repainted at some point, again it looks to be a war period repaint. The liner is intact and also shows minimal wear. There is one small crack on the liner at the right rear, approximately 1/2" long. The suspension cloth is cotton and khaki in color. It is retained to the liner by brass A washers painted black. The sweatband is complete and shows little staining from wear, but is cracked and split in three places. 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, very pliable, but is a post war replacement. 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 WWII. No matter what branch, every World War II serviceman wore one of these. It will compliment any collection.

Item # AA2554

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