Original U.S. Vietnam War M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible Camouflage Cover - Complete

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice lightly worn example of a Vietnam War M-1C Airborne Paratrooper’s Helmet. These are getting harder and harder to find as time goes on, especially complete.

This Vietnam War Helmet M-1. The helmet shell has a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a stainless steel rim. These rims were both rust resistant and had non-magnetic qualities that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass). The helmet shows signs of being reconditioned in a military depot, which was common during the period for late WWII/Korean War helmets.

The Mitchell pattern camouflage cover is in good condition and is marked:

COVER, HELMET CAMOUFLAGE
CONTRACT NO. 9005
8415-261-6833

The cover shows reasonable wear, only from honest use and handling. It comes with an original foliage elastic helmet band that is in excellent, worn condition as well.

The helmet liner is in decent original condition, showing signs of being worn in a hot humid environment. Markings are present on the liner suspension. One of the snaps for the paratrooper strap won’t snap in.

The “U.S.” stamp on the chin strap is still visible as well. The rear nape strap is gone.

The chin strap is intact, and also has extensions with snaps on the end, which secure the liner to the shell for paratrooper use. One of the two snaps is not functional. This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original Vietnam War parts and paint.

Comes ready for further research and display!