Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine WWII "High Pressure" helmet liner by Inland Manufacturing. The liner was then reissued to an officer for use post war, most likely during the Korean war.
The liner is marked on both sides with the unit insignia of the Korean War Era California National Guard Reserve - 1st Division, which existed 1951-1963. This unit was originally known as the California Defense and Security Corps - 1st Security Zone during 1950-1951. Additionally, the front of the helmet has a Sergeant First Class insignia on the front. Helmet liners such as these were often worn during training, as the steel helmets were not required, an could be heavy and cumbersome at times.
The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue with an INLAND logo over 16 inside the crown, for the Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors. Inland started M-1 helmet liner delivery to the US Army in September 1942. They produced approximately 1,900,000 M-1 helmet liners and converted about 75,000 liners to airborne configuration. Inland Manufacturing discontinued M-1 helmet liner production in 1943 when their manufacturing services were deemed better used elsewhere.
This true US WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole, which has the rank insignia installed. Other correct WWII features include cotton OD Green #3 herringbone twill (HBT) cloth suspension liner, with the webbing in good condition with some tearing. This HBT suspension is held within the M-1 helmet liner by rivets and a series of triangular "A" washers, and the three upper suspension bands are joined together with the correct OD green string. This way the wearer could adjust the fit. The sweatband is complete, has torn through the rigging as shown. The shell chin strap is present, but has shrunken in place over the front visor.
An very nice genuine WWII issue helmet liner, reissued to an officer for the Korean war with great unit and rank markings. Ready to display!
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