Original WWII U.S. M1 Schlueter Front Seam Helmet with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Liner Spanish Artillery black plastic construction

black plastic construction

It has been restored to 100% original factory unissued parts in exacting detail

and hook attachment for standard issue U

devotion and heroism

Complete with chained brass leather backed chin trap

Original WWII U.S. M1 Schlueter Front Seam Helmet with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Liner Spanish Artillery black plastic constructionOriginal 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