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Description
This is an original WWII U.S. front seam swivel loop M-1 helmet shell. Its interior is marked with the original owner's laundry number and surname, "J-7039" and "Jarboe", respectively. A search of the National Archives unfortunately did not reveal a match. This helmet was produced by McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co. of Detroit, Michigan and exhibits a lot number of "1049B", approximately dating its production to late-1944. It retains its original olive drab factory finish, cork texture, and single OD#3 (khaki) chinstrap with brass hardware and a raised bar buckle. "54" is painted at the rear of the helmet. Unfortunately, its significance is unknown to us.
Provenance
Private Collection, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Condition Report
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This helmet shell is in good, used condition. One of its chinstrap loops is damaged, resulting in the loss of the corresponding chinstrap.
