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Description
This is an original WWII U.S. M-1 helmet liner. It was produced by Inland Manufacturing Division, a subsidiary of General Motors Company located in Dayton, Ohio. Stenciled atop the exterior's original olive drab factory finish is the original owner's laundry number, an apparent "J-4815". A search of the National Archives unfortunately reveals too many results to be conclusive. It features anodized steel A-washers and an OD#3 (khaki) suspension, approximately dating the liner's production from late-1942 to mid-1943. It comes complete with its original headband and a recently installed Vogt Manufacturing Co. size medium neckband. Interestingly, the original owner substituted a section of GI shoelace to replace his damaged or missing leather chinstrap.
Provenance
Private Collection, Amston, Connecticut
Condition Report
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This helmet liner is in fair, well used condition. The suspension is torn throughout, and the headband's leather has dried with use.
