Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U.S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world.
Vietnam War era M-1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a manganese steel rim. These rims had non-magnetic qualities that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass). In WWII the shells had Stainless Steel rims, however these would easily lose paint, and the shine the produced without paint was a liability.
This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original Vietnam War parts, and the shell has the original dark OD Green finish. The front of the helmet has a rank decal attached, a Lieutenant Colonel rank. It is very faded on the helmet, but the same insignia is also decaled on the liner, which is better retained. We believe this one may be a WWII produced shell as there is a very faded heat lot stamp on the inside, 1060D, although this may be incorrect as it is very faded. The shell still retains the correct Vietnam type chin strap, attached to the swivel bales, with the modified buckle designed to give way under excessive load, such as from an explosion.
The helmet comes complete with high pressure Vietnam War era liner. The liner does not have a frontal eyelet, indicating that it is a post Korean war manufacture. A new suspension system for the M1 Helmet Liner was introduced in 1964, with this one being in great condition. There is a marking on the liner, but it does not give a date. The liner has a name, LTC STOUT, written on the crown, making this a great research project!
These helmets have become increasingly difficult to find in recent years, especially genuine Vietnam War issue ones with names. Almost certainly to appreciate in value year after year!
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