Korean War U.S. Westinghouse/Capac M-1 Helmet Liner with Headband & Neckband Identified to Sgt. R. E. Wales (1952-55)
Korean War U.S. Westinghouse/Capac M-1 Helmet Liner with Headband & Neckband Identified to Sgt. R. E. Wales (1952-55)
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Description
This is an original Korean War U.S. M-1 helmet liner. Painted atop the exterior's original olive drab factory finish is a set of original sergeant's rank insignias, while the interior is identified to an apparent "WALES, R. E., RA19470805". This helmet liner was manufactured in 1952 by the Micarta Division of Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It features blackened brass A-washers and an OD#7 (green) suspension. It comes complete with its original headband and a recently installed 1955-dated L. Marino, Inc. neckband.
Provenance
Private Collection, Tulare, California
Condition Report
This helmet liner is in good, used condition.
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