Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover Purportedly Worn by Mel Gibson in “We Were Soldiers” Night Sights With a single eyepiece

With a single eyepiece

and resumed operation shortly afterwards

this is the CLEANCUT model

The helmet is a striking Navy Haze Gray color and is in a remarkably good condition

Here we have a very nice late 19th century leather shotgun shell belt

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover Purportedly Worn by Mel Gibson in “We Were Soldiers” Night Sights With a single eyepieceOriginal 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