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Description
This is an original WWII U.S. rear seam swivel loop M-1 helmet shell that was reissued for service in the Vietnam War. It was manufactured by McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co. of Detroit, Michigan and exhibits a lot number of "1266C". During WWII, McCord lot numbers approximately ranged from 25-1300, making this among the last examples before production ceased in mid-1945. Afterwards, the helmet underwent a complete reservicing consisting of a textured olive drab repaint, which concealed an older identification in the helmet's interior, and the installation of OD#7 (green) chinstraps with black painted steel hardware. The chinstraps' buckle is stamped with a small anchor, while the brackets are stamped with bullseyes.
Provenance
Private Collection, Dallas, Texas
Condition Report
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This helmet is in excellent, lightly used condition. Remnants of the original cardboard material used to separate the helmets during shipment are still stuck to its surface.
