US M-1 Combat Helmet "The Big Red One"The U.S. WWII M-1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945. The ...

US M-1 Combat Helmet "The Big Red One"

The U.S. WWII M-1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945.
The early M-1 helmet shells had a set of fixed (static) chinstrap loops called "bales" and a stainless steel rim. These rims were both rust resistant and had "non-magnetic qualities" that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass).

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WWII parts and the shell has original "corked" grain paint with front seam and static bails. There is a high probability that the helmet bell was re-painted (including the division mark).

The chin strap is the correct early war with brass stamped hardware. The strap shows age and wear related fading as shown.

This true US WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. Other correct WWII features include cotton OD Green #3 herringbone twill (HBT) cloth suspension liner, with the webbing in solid condition with light wear. 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 liner sweatband is whole and marked

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