Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an unissued genuine United States Marine Corp Vietnam War sun helmet. It is complete with the original EGA insignia, with a complete adjustable liner and chinstrap nicely marked on the interior:
HELMET, SUN, RIGID, FIBRE
DSA No. 100-1863
8415-161-4772
There is some age related storage wear including some rust marks and stains, but they are very minor. This would make a worthy addition to any Vietnam War collection. Ready to display!
More on the USMC Sun Helmet:
The pressed fiber sun helmet - which was first adopted by the USMC on October 1, 1940 - saw use throughout the Second World War. Two companies, Hawley Products Company and International Hat Company, manufactured the helmets and more than 100,000 were produced.
While the pressed fiber helmet saw use by all branches of the military it is most recognized as a helmet of the USMC. In fact, it was widely used as a training helmet while production of the M1 steel helmet was ramped up.
The pressed fiber helmet was actually officially adopted and entered service prior to the M1 helmet, while it remained in service with the US Navy until the 1990s, more than a decade after the M1 helmet was retired from service. This makes the pressed fiber helmet one of the longest serving types of US Military headgear. It saw use in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada and even Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
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