USMC M-1 Combat Infantry Helmet Vietnam War Era 1969

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Spearhead Militaria Presents: US Marine Corps Vietnam Era M-1 Combat Helmet, Dated to 1969 Very Nice Field Condition Helmet Type : M-1 Combat Helmet; Infantry; United States / United States Marine Corps Era : Mid Vietnam War Circa (Probable year of issue) : 1969 Helmet & Chinstraps : Rear Seam M1966 Helmet Shell (Salty). Chinstraps are in excellent condition and are anchor marked. Camouflage Band : USMC "supply shortage" inner tube band (the Marines cut these from M151 inner tubes due to the lack of supplies reaching their locations.). The band is still quite supple although a bit dusty. Helmet Cover : Mitchell, Jungle Foliage; Reversible. DSA Coded 100-69-C-1921 This code dates to mid 1969. Cover is in nice shape with miloitary repair to its buckle area (see photo). These in country repairs were common to preserve the lifespan of a cover. Liner : M1964 nylon combat liner. marmac; Dated 19 March 1969. DSA 100-69-C-1774. US 42 & MII crown mold marks. This piece shows slight wear which is common for used liners. The A washers are complete and fully intact. Nape Strap : Undated (mid 1960s production) Notes : This is a nice mid war issue model of the USMC infantry helmet. The Mitchell cover is in nice condition with some expected discolorations and common repairs (military repairs). The cover also displays common wear marks around the rim that would be normal for heavily used items. THIS IS NOT AN UNISSUED ITEM, IT IS THE REAL DEAL. Expect sweatstains, minor dings, etc. This item was discovered in a former Marine's basement filled with old armory stock. According to the story, these lids were taken in after Vitenam and were supposed to be stripped of their chinstraps in 1976 to refit them with new model chinstraps. That never happened. These were simply left sitting around, untouched, until they were sold off to a former USMC quartermaster in the mid 1980s. I purchased his entire collection. For additional information on post-war helmets, be sure to get Mark A. Reynosa's Post-World War II M-1 Helmets: An Illustrated Study . If you are specifically geared toward Vietnam era only post-war helmets "NAM STEEL: A Guide to the Vietnam Era Helmet and Its Components Used from 1960 -1975 has received excellent reviews. These are good texts that are in the lead of an ever growing collecting field. Shipping : We will ship anyw in the world as these items are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are in high demand everyw We will ship according to your needs. Please be advised that all domestic shipments will include delivery confirmation for tracking purposes. Your lid will be bagged and wrapped securely in a thick stock box. We do not make profit on shipping. USPS Parcel Post with Delivery Confirmation: $9.75 USPS Priority Delivery with Delivery Confirmation: $13.95 USPS Insurance: Rates vary Priority to Canada: $23.00 (4 pounds, sorry ...we don't make the rates) Priority International : $37.00 (4 pounds, sorry, we don't make the rates) Payment : We accept Paypal and money orders drawn on American banks. Our principle is simple, if you pay promptly, we will ship promptly. It's as easy as that. Please pay within 10 days - courtesy is courtesy. With over 3200 positive feedbacks, please rest assured that we will treat you right Be sure to add us to your favorites list ! Check out our other items ! read more

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