Original U.S. WWII 1942 McCord Fixed Bale M1 Helmet with Vietnam USMC Camo Cover & Westinghouse Liner Night Sights however examples such as this

however examples such as this were bespoke

The model 1887 was later redesigned in 1901 to be able to use the now popular smokeless powder that was available

I remember in basic training

which look to have read 39

- Original 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" shoulder patch on the left shoulder

Original U.S. WWII 1942 McCord Fixed Bale M1 Helmet with Vietnam USMC Camo Cover & Westinghouse Liner Night Sights however examples such as thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, fitted with a very nice liner by Firestone. As with many WWII helmets, it was kept in service long after WWII was over, and looks to have been reissued for use in Vietnam. The outer shell was repainted, a new sweatband was fitted, and it was issued with a USMC reversible camouflage cover. This has the correct U. S.