WWII US M1 Helmet with Capac Liner
Item #: AA3634
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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 CAPAC. The heat stamp is no longer visible on the shell, but it is a front seam fixed bale shell made in late 1942 to early 1943 by McCord. The helmet has a dark appearance, and has been repainted at least once. It looks to be a war period repaint, likely done in the field as the brush strokes are pretty visible. The cork texturing is all but gone from the exterior 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 CAPAC liner is from mid 1944 to end of war production. The CAPAC stamp is clearly visible in the inside top of the liner, along with the letter/number combination A 1. The liner has not been repainted, with about 80% of the original paint remaining. The liner is intact and also shows honest wear. There are no cracks on the liner. The suspension cloth is cotton and khaki in color. It is retained to the liner by metal A washers painted black. The sweatband is present, but the leather has separated from the cloth. It is retained by to small binder clips to prevent losing it. The entire suspension system shows minimal use. The cotton suspension straps show little soiling. The garters for the liner chin strap are both present. The liner chin strap is present, very pliable, but is still pretty fragile. 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.
Shipping Weight:
4 lbs
Item # AA3634
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