Original U.S. WWII M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Rayon Suspension Liner U.S. Antique Guns Its maiden flight

Its maiden flight

a cleaning rod

The larger hole provides access to the fuel tank

Although used pistols of this model are common on the collector's market

The oilcloth is in relatively good shape

Original U.S. WWII M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Rayon Suspension Liner U.S. Antique Guns Its maiden flightOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a genuine WWII U. S. Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, with a Westinghouse "high pressure" fiber liner and early Rayon Suspension. The U. S. WWII M 1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945. The first production batch resulted with over 323,510 M 1 helmets before the start of the American involvement in the war. This helmet is heat lot stamped, however it is