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Late-Vietnam War M1 Infantry Helmet w/Firestone Liner
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This auction is for a rearseam, swivel bale American M1 infantry helmet with a Firestone liner and all matching parts dating to 1974. The Steel Helmet: This is a rear seam, swivel bale M1 helmet. It has T-1 left/right OD#7 green cotton webbing chin straps. Condition Statement: The strap webbing is in good condition with light soiling and the strap hardware showing light wear to the paint. The steel shell shows normal wear to the paint. The rim is tight and complete. There is one stress crack at the rear of the helmet (does not affect appearance or strength of helmet). (dated: unknown contractor/date but probably McCord Radiator Co.) The Liner: This is Firestone (Firestone Tire & Rubber Company-government contractor) Type I infantry liner complete with all parts present. It has all webbing, “A” washer/rivets, and a proper head band. It is dome-stamped “F (logo) + 29”. Condition Statement: This liner is in good condition with the webbing and “A” washers in good-used condition showing some fraying and soiling. The paint shows normal wear. The “A” washers have normal rust/corrosion on them. It is contractor stamped: ( dated-1974 ) LINER, SOLDIER’S STEEL HELMET (COMBAT) TYPE I 23 OCT74 DSA-100-74-C-4562 The Head Band: The headband (sweatband) has all parts present with the leather still soft and lightly soiled. Condition Statement: All parts are in good-used condition. The material is clean and undamaged . It is contractor stamped: (dated-1974) HEAD BAND HELMET LINER DLA-100-74-C-3078 8470-00 AQUA AIRE PRODUCTS, INC. The Helmet Cover: The Mitchell Pattern camouflage helmet cover is present and in excellent condition. Condition Statement: All five material colors are present. The cover shows light overall fading, light soiling, some wear in the area of turn-under (where it tucks between the liner and steel shell). There is a black “V” on both sides. It is contractor stamped: (dated-1974) COVER HELMET CAMOUFLAGE DSA100-74-F-0-919 8415-00 MPLS. SOC. F/T BLIND, INC. It has a neoprene helmet band designated: BAND, HELMET, CAMOUFLAGE U.S. Shipping/Handling: My shipping goal is to get this to you safely and cheaply. I use the USPS because they are inexpensive, relatively fast and I’ve never had a single problem with them. I offer Parcel Post (least expensive) and Priority (just a touch more money but a bit faster and you can tack insurance on it, if you want). If you want Delivery Confirmation add 80 cents onto either method. That way we both know it got there. I charge (50 cents) for the box and tape. Other than that, you only pay the fee based upon the exact weight of the item. Use the eBay shipping calculator at the bottom of the auction site. I’ve got it set up so it will accurately tell you the entire shipping/handling amount that will be added to your winning bid. NOTE: Whether you buy my helmet or someone else’s, you should know what you are bidding on and paying for. A “complete” (all parts present) Vietnam Era helmet should have the following: *An M-1 steel shell with T-1 chin straps (both sides) (claw/hook). *A fiber helmet liner with top/side webbing held in with black “A” washers. *A leather/canvas webbing headband with contractor data prior to 1976 . *A Mitchell Pattern camouflaged cover with contractor data prior to 1976 . *Either a neoprene (OD#7) (Army) band or a black rubber band (USMC).
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