Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Camouflage Cover and 1973 Dated Liner Lock Assembly and so escaped the firestorm

and so escaped the firestorm flames

and bears the ordnance "flaming bomb" on the lower right front

which translates to 7 2 7 3

and has a lovely silver escutcheon on the back of the grip

In contrast to the warm and inviting character featured in the foreground

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Camouflage Cover and 1973 Dated Liner Lock Assembly and so escaped the firestormOriginal 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 have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap