Quick reference guide to "How old is this M1 helmet liner?"
Mar 27, 2020 · The first M1 helmet liners had rayon webbing that was gray, that standardized into khaki which then became dark green as WW2 progressed. Generally, lighter the webbing color, the older it …
M1 helmet lot numbers ww2-vietnam - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 9, 2015 · M1 helmet lot numbers ww2-vietnam By WW2JAKE, April 9, 2015 in M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS
Why no white painted NCO horizontal bars VS officers verticle bars ...
Oct 1, 2019 · Why is it you see more WWII helmets with white officers vertical "follow me" bars painted on the back than you see of the NCO horizontal ones? I'm guessing since that practice of painting …
M1 Helmet OD paint shades - US MILITARIA FORUM
May 14, 2024 · Hello all, My friends and I have been discussing for a while the different shades of OD paint used on M1 helmets. To our understanding the following is true: Early-mid WW2: FS …
M1 Helmet WWII (Help Needed) - US MILITARIA FORUM
Mar 23, 2025 · Because WW2 helmets were re used for over 40 years, they were repainted a lot over the decades. Personally, I think, that the story about this helmet belonging to someones Grandfather …
Brodie and M1 helmet restoration - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 3, 2023 · It might not make sense to make the actual 1944 helmet into a Korea helmet, and the Vietnam-era helmet into a WW2 helmet, and it kind of doesn't, but the MP helmet is more …
A practical guide on original detachable chin straps of 1942-1945 ...
Apr 12, 2012 · Original chin straps of WWII vintage have become tough to find. In the majority of cases, liners lack their little leather friend. Hunting one takes time, and knowledge to begin with. I’ve decided …
Paratrooper Chin Strap - M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS - U.S. Militaria …
Mar 8, 2023 · Although I have seen this photo many times I just realized the guy with the British helmet and weapon is wearing American gear and uniform. BEAR With a British submachine gun! I'm …
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WW11, KOREAN WAR< VIETNAM HELMETS …
Sep 14, 2009 · How can you tell the difference between a WW2, KOREAN WAR, & a VIETNAM WAR helmet and liner? How can you tell the difference between a sand/painted and cork/painted helmet? I …
*Rough* Schlueter Helmet Date & Configuration Chart
Dec 23, 2014 · ADMIN NOTE: after discussing this with Grant, he has informed me that the chart is still a work in progress. I am pinning it as a reference but, all should be aware that it is not a perfect …