Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M1 Helmet with USMC Camouflage Cover & Sergeant Chevron Pin Books & Films barrel door

barrel door

In some cases the metal comb was also painted black

The figured walnut stock is finely checkered at the wrist

During a kite target training exercise

1 March 1945: Toward the end of World War Two

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M1 Helmet with USMC Camouflage Cover & Sergeant Chevron Pin Books & Films barrel doorOriginal 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