Original U.S. WWII / Korean War M1 Front Seam Swivel Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner & Helmet Net with Scrim - Partially Refurbished

Original Item: Only One Available. In World War II the production of the M1 helmet began in June 1941 and ceased in September 1945. The total production of M-1 helmet shells during the war reached 22,000,000. Of these about 20,000,000 were produced by the main contractor McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit. Although McCord was supposed to be the single source of M-1 helmet shells, by the summer of 1942 a second company was enlisted to help the production effort. This was Schlueter Manufacturing of St. Louis, Missouri.

This helmet is a fine example in partially restored condition for display. The steel shell is void of any markings we can find due to oxidation, and it looks like the shell was repainted. To complete the lovely look of the shell is a WWII era helmet net with added scrim for display.

The liner is correct high pressure WWII issue and stamped with a W under 9 for the Westinghouse Electric Co Manufactured in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this "high pressure" manufactured M-1 helmet liner is identified by an embossed "W" in the crown (which is still Westinghouse's logo to this day). Westinghouse was the largest M-1 helmet liner producer and had two production divisions; Micarta and Bryant Electric. The Micarta Division produced about 13,000,000 M-1 helmet liners and the Bryant Electric Division about 10,000,000. Westinghouse Electric Company started M-1 helmet liner delivery in May 1942.

This true US WWII M-1 helmet liner can be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. Other correct WWII features include cotton OD Green #3 herringbone twill (HBT) cloth suspension liner, but it appears that the liner mau have been refurbished at one point. The sweatband appears original with period wear and the leather chinstrap is retained with some dirt and crazing.

The shell has an added helmet net with scrim added for display.

A good display helmet, ready to add to your collection.