April 5, 2024
Vietnam Era U.S. M-1 Helmet & P55 Liner - COMPLETE!
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This is an original Vietnam War Era M1 Helmet and originalplastic (High Pressure) P55 Infantry Helmet Liner. EARLY WAR! Helmet is a McCord rear seam, swivel bale with its original textured finish, stamped 4351. Produced between 1955 and 1963, the P55 liner was the first version not to have a front insignia eyelet. P55 Liner is COMPLETE! COMES WITH ORIGINAL CHIN-STRAPS, FUEL RATION HEAT TABS AND RIFLE BORE CLEANER (DATED 1944) ! The post WWII design M1 Helmet was standard issue for U.S. Soldiers and Marines throughout the Vietnam War. Made from Hadfield Manganese steel, it featured rolled edging and was coated in an olive green paint that contained silica sand. The helmet was equipped with two hinged loops for attaching a two-piece webbing chinstrap, which fastened with a ball-hook closure. The Parachutist's chinstrap differed slightly from the Infantry version, having snap fasteners to attach it to the helmet liner. Troops in Vietnam often kept the strap out of the way by fastening it across the back of the helmet or by tucking it into the helmet band. Worn with the liner the M1 helmet weighed approximately 3.16 pounds and protected the wearer from shrapnel and glancing bullet blows, but would not stop a direct hit. Helmet is solid shape. Free from cracks or rust. Left bale has be re-welded (see photos). Liner Suspension is unbroken
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