Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Supply Battalion Marked Helmet with 1967 dated Liner Uniforms The thing that really sets

The thing that really sets this helmet apart is that the owner had a commemorative plate made of himself in full uniform wear this or similar style helmet

and scattered light pitting in places

Offered in fine condition and extremely rare as it dates between 1805 -1810 and very probably saw action in the Napoleonic Wars

The serial number is 842092 denoting the year of manufacture as 1890

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Supply Battalion Marked Helmet with 1967 dated Liner Uniforms The thing that really setsOriginal 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. This example is from the Vietnam war era, and the outside of the shell has