Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1 Paratrooper Helmet with 1966 Dated USMC Cover No Return On 8 August 1917

On 8 August 1917

The larger bottom contained the smoke compound

As with writers/artists

Added next to the standard barrel marking:

This totally original incredible example measures 17 inches in overall length featuring a thick wood shaft with an iron cuff head fitted with three rows of three iron boot hobnails

Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1 Paratrooper Helmet with 1966 Dated USMC Cover No Return On 8 August 1917Original Item: Only One Available. 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. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells had a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap