US M1 USMC. By Olivier C. Dorrell. Just what I thought before I posted but I checked and re-checked and rubbed and still comes out 534A. This U.S. M1 steel pot was originally made in the 1950's for the Korean War by McCord and has a heat stamp number of 'M 137 A', chinstrap metalwork has anchor marks. Below are graphics of what each stamp should look like along with the manufacturers name: First up, a low pressure liner … 82nd AB M-1C MP helmet $ 495.00; Late war/ Korean era 3rd Division helmet $ 525.00; 4th Army painted M-1 helmet $ 295.00; SOLD! wwii us m-1 509th paratroopers helmet. I kept rubbing and found the elusive "S". November 1, 2014 in STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. Instead of the helmet sitting low over the nape of the neck it was worn more level on the head. THE M1 STEEL HELMET This Vietnam period example has a liner dated 1967 and a 1963 … I never seen a stamp so low. There is a dating chart based on the heat stamp number used by McCord found in the book: Helmets Of The ETO by Regis Giard and Frederic Blais. I,m a bit puzzled. For future reference: On the inside crown of most every helmet liner made in WWII, is a manufacturers identification stamp. Vietnam M-1C Paratrooper Helmet & liner Mitchell Camo Cover Rations. Powered by Invision Community. The bottom of my "S" is practically touching the seam. History Development. At the time, I got a repro WWII-era liner to make it wearable. The M1 saw many improvements during and after WWII, 1958 saw the most radical changes with the shell size becoming slightly smaller and the liner being modified, notably with the addition of a neck strap and new chinstrap and the liner cradle revamped too. +1 ... a tall S under the heat lot number would indicate a Schlueter, the #543 being consistent with a rear seam. The M1 helmet liners distinctive WWII manufacturing features will be described and dates approximating time of specification changes listed. A M before the number would be specific of a post-1958 Mc Cord. Also, collectors will be alerted to post-WWII modifications due to specification changes that were applied to original WWII produced helmet liners . The Helmet Model Number 5, intended to replace the M1917 but not adopted. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the US military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Sweatband still has soft leather, and is contract dated 1966. Article about: I've had this lid for a number of years and pulled it out to do a bit more research. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets”. Providing M1 Helmets, Parts & Services since 2001 We are a small family owned and operated business. Problem is its a rear seam. US M1 steel helmet forum; M1 McCord Heat Stamp / USMC Cover Help; Display your banner here. Swivel Bail, heat stamp visible. The seller is “michael77777″ and is located in Swanton, Vermont. HELMET LINER: This is a "SUPER RARE" 1965 dated Vietnam War Paratrooper Liner. Problem is it's a rear seam. Good news ... now we need photos to illustrate this topic. It was during the First World War that the need for a modern combat helmet was first recognised. I got this M1 helmet shell from a family friend who got it from the collection of a deceased collector. These Vietnam War-era helmets were different from the World War II/Korean War version by having an improved chinstrap,[citation needed] and were painted a light olive green. is it possible you missed the Schlueter S or possibly an M in front? date 1942 . 1941: 1942: 1943: 1944: 1945: 1951: 1960: 1961: 1972: 1973: 1988: Bales: Fixed: July : Sept : Swivel/Flexible : Oct : End : Rim Butt: Front: July : Oct : Rear (hg-63) wwii us m1 helmet 101st airborne 463rd paratroop field artillery battalion (hg-41) wwii german kriegsmarine m42 helmet d-day souvenir. No overseas bidders please. or touching the rim on the brim? Liner is dated 1967, with Firestone crown marking. WW2 FS FB FRONT SEAM FIXED BALE M1 HELMET. That would make this production model of May-July of 1943. I have a vietnam era hel?et with a heat stam of 345A. It is stamped right under the front of the lid. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. Being that it's a rear seam schluter, it dates to late 1944-45. that is correct also being consistent of a rear seam. Now five years later, the paint was starting to come off and rust was showing. This M1 steel pot was manufactured by Ingersoll during the Vietnam War with a heat stamp number of '1 8505' and has anchor marks to the chin strap metalwork. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U.S. military. denfly, A second US production run of approximately one million helmets was made in 1966–1967. It lacked an air vent and separate chinstrap, while the webbing arrangement was simplified. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. I,m a bit puzzled. HELMET: US made 60's Rear-seam Swivel Bale. Unless this helmet sat somewhere for some time before someone at the factory found it and put a late year seam on it later that year. Helmet: The helmet is your basic Vietnam era steel pot as manufactured from 1966 to … heat stamp #283 mfr. Sounds like a post war production helmet. I've always classified it as a WWII USMC M1 front seam swivel bail. An excellent example of a genuine Vietnam War era U.S. M1 helmet. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of 22 M1 McCord Heat Stamp / USMC Cover Help. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. #M1 HELMET SHELL - Early VIETNAM - Heat Stamp 1134 Swivel BailUsed Vietnam era M1 Helmet shell. Thank you for looking at this auction. By Serving collectors, reenactors and the film industry. Any idea of it's year with that number? Shell is a rear seam swivel bail with heat stamp of 2701. I see yours is farther from the seam. See Pictures.Payment is via PayPal on They were also marked with an alpha numerical stamp in the same place as Shlueter made helmets but did not possess any other distinguishing hallmarks. I have another Schlueter but the "S" is a bit higher. An excellent example of Vietnam War era U.S. M1 helmet. Ill bet someone out there has a good reason for this. Schlueters can be dated by heat stamp, only mccord. It has Vietnam era chinstraps. Both manufacturers stamped their helmets with a two to four-digit number followed by a letter, but Schlueter also stamped an 'S' beneath their heat stamps. The item “WW2 FS FB FRONT SEAM FIXED BALE M1 HELMET HEAT STAMP 629A” is in sale since Friday, November 22, 2019. The US M1 helmet is perhaps one of the most iconic items of military equipment, made famous not only in period photographs from the Second World War and Vietnam, but also from numerous war films such as the D- Day epic, The Longest Day, or Audie Murphy’s story, To Hell and Back. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Last. My other Schlueter's "S" is a bit higher. The M1 Helmet of World War Two. Super netted ETO officer’s M-1 Helmet! Sign up for a new account in our community. but finding the S cleared that all up... i dont know any vietnam era heat stamps that would be like that? The "S" was so close to the seam it almost touches it. That would make this production model of May-July of 1943. It's easy! The M1 helmet was adopted in 1941 to replace the M1917 helmet. Payment is by Paypal only. in fact with my favorite ww2 helmet in my collection i didnt see the S for a few months which really confused the heck out of me being 246A and having swivel bails. ive seen many helmets where the M wasnt seen or an S wasnt. I've heard there are stainless steel rims as rear seams mostly on M1C helmets. I'll bet someone out there has a good reason for this. I'm sure there will be at least one or two instances where someone will say they have one too. We strive to sell our products at an affordable price in a timely fashion with customer care. M-1C Paratrooper chinstraps, the steel pot is in good/used condition with original factory textured paint. d-bale. The Vietnam War era liner was made from a thicker fibre that was more orange in appearance. Thanks to WW2Jake and Etienne. Original Item: Only One Available. Mc Cord was the first and the largest producer of WWII M1 helmet shells. Etienne you are right. The featured example is a late WWII issue M1 helmet with a rear seamed rim and cork textured paint. Offering quality restored and historically accurate M1 helmets. A heat stamp of 305B on a McCord manufactured helmet. Vietnam War - U.S. M1 Helmet & Mitchell Cover. touching the seam on the rear? A heat stamp of 50A with an 'S' beneath it on a Schlueter manufactured helmet. I'm used to the stamping to be more in the bowl portion. msa liner. $ 1,950.00 Sold Out SOLD!29th helmet with previous 327th markings $ 2,750.00 Sold Out; SOLD!Fixed loop helmet with MSA liner $ 375.00 Sold Out; SOLD!Named 7th Army painted Captain’s helmet liner $ 750.00 Sold Out maybe an other number? When the friend found it, the helmet was very rusty, so they did a quick paint over before gifting it to me. The Mitchell cover is DSA ink marked with a manufacturers date 1973, and comes supplied with an elastic helmet band with faint ink markings. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the U.S. military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. The P64 liner was made by Consolidated Molded Plastics and has a DSA (Defense Supply Agency) contract number and is dated 1973, the genuine U.S. headband/sweatband is post-Vietnam War dated 1977 and comes with a genuine U.S. nape strap. You are buying one (1) complete original US Vietnam era M1 Helmet. I just aquired a M1 helmet with the heat stamp # 543A. Specialists in U.S. Vietnam War militaria. Heat stamp is: 623. M1 helmet: When the Austrian Bundesheer was reformed in 1955, it was initially equipped with U.S. made M1 helmets (30,000 of which were provided by departing US forces). Well, issue solved. Didnt rear seams began on Nov. of 43? A Vietnam War period liner. I just aquired a M1 helmet with the heat stamp # 543A. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Please read condition description and see pics. The US M1 helmet is perhaps one of the most iconic items of military equipment, made famous not only in period photographs from the Second World War and Vietnam, but also from numerous war films such as the D-Day epic, The Longest Day, or Audie Murphy’s story, To Hell and Back. The “M1 Helmet Analysis” table in this article provides the numerical sequence number we assigned to each helmet, its maker’s production lot number, front or rear seam, and finally a production time period. T… Over 22 million U.S. M-1 steel helmets were manufactured by September 1945 at the end of World War II. This chart is approximate only but, it will get you within a few months time of manufacture. Since this chart is copyrighted material, I don't think I can post the chart here but, I would suggest for any collector to purchase this book. Didn't rear seams began on Nov. of '43? Some corrosion and missing paint.

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