Original U.S. Vietnam War 572nd Military Police Battalion Worn WWII M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine World War Two issue M1 Helmet liner by Westinghouse in great service-worn condition, having been used through to the Vietnam War without being fitted with a new suspension. The most notable aspect is the original period white band around the circumference and white MP attached to the front with 572 painted to one side and a DI to the other side. MP stands for Military Police and 572 was the company. MPs often were behind the front lines stationed at Headquarters and routinely didn't wear the heavy steel exterior shells as they were typically on their feet for various duties including guard duty at the guardhouse or stockade.

The liner’s MP decor, including the white band, decal, numbers, and MP, isn’t paint, but actually cut decals, a very interesting design choice!

The liner is the correct high pressure WWII issue and stamped with the Westinghouse 
W logo stamped in the crown. The original khaki suspension is mostly retained but the sweatband is all gone.

The DI on the side is for the 572nd Military Police Company, stationed at Fort Ritchie, Maryland. We couldn’t find much on this unit, making for a great research project.

Ready to display.