Five M1 Helmets and Liners

Description:

Five M1 Helmets and Liners, c. mid-20th century, a front seam swivel bale with muted red cross insignia painted around the shell, with dark chinstrap, liner has intact dark webbing (no sweatband or leather chinstrap); a rear seam swivel bale shell with military police insignia painted around the shell, dark chinstrap, and a liner with military police insignia, and intact webbing and sweatband (missing the leather chinstrap); a front seam swivel bale shell with painted red cross insignia, and dark chinstrap, and a liner (worn webbing); a front seam swivel bale with khaki chinstrap, and a liner with intact webbing and leather chinstrap; and a front seam fixed bale shell with khaki chinstrap, and a liner with intact webbing and leather chinstrap.

Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Estimate $300-500

All have some wear from use appropriate to their age.


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