Outstanding WWII U.S. M-1 Swivel Bail Helmet Excellent Example Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

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Outstanding WWII U.S. M-1  swivel Bail, Front Seam Helmet Excellent Example Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A WWII helmet   complete with liner. Has original factory straps and hardware in excellent (almost mint) condition. Front seam swivel bails. The liner and shell looks like it  has always been together, original factory paint on the helmet and liner (paint loose on the shell).   Original WWII period applied paint and cork. All hardware is complete. Lot number is could not be determined. The liner is Westinghouse liner with their logo (see photos). Has a chalk number “6” on it that was added a long time ago possible period. Very little  wear on the original leather sweat band and straps   otherwise excellent condition.  .  For a collector that is looking for an excellent example that is original. This is one of the best we have seen in a while! This is a late war WWII helmet but might have been used later (occupation) We rarely get WWII US helmets because so many were reused for Korea and Vietnam so it’s difficult to find a true WWII example. 100% guaranteed to be authentic untouched WWII U.S. Helmet. Pulled out of a very old 35 year collection.  Authenticated by The Gettysburg Museum Of History.   Museum documentation (COA) provided. Please see our other WWII items on our web site. Do not miss this one! You wanted the BEST WE GIVE YOU THE BEST! Great late war example.

Description

Textured olive drab WWII US M1 helmet shell shown on a display stand, an authentic ww2 m1 helmet for saleSide view of a WWII US M1 swivel bail helmet with textured olive drab finish and a yellow chalk mark on the shellFront view of a textured olive drab WWII U.S. M1 swivel bail helmet with fabric chinstrap on displayProfile view of an olive drab military helmet featuring textured paint, a painted yellow marking on the side, and a fabric chinstrap attachedClose up of a woven canvas chin strap hook and buckle attached to a textured green WWII M1 helmet shellClose up of the fabric chinstrap and textured olive drab shell of a WWII US M1 helmetClose up view of the stamped serial number markings inside a WWII US M1 helmet shellSide profile of an olive drab green military helmet with a small hole and white paint patch on the front shellInterior view showing the webbing suspension and leather sweatband inside an original WWII US M1 helmet linerClose up of the interior manufacturer stamp inside a WWII U.S. M-1 swivel bail helmet