Original U.S. WWII M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet made in 1943 with Firestone Liner Accessories Wicked 4" head with barbs

Wicked 4" head with barbs behind

) these are hugely impressive

which is marked on the top

Lieutenant Commander William Edward Lawhead military service:

this example has a rubber base to prevent slippage during communications

Original U.S. WWII M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet made in 1943 with Firestone Liner Accessories Wicked 4" head with barbsOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 stamped 421C, which indicates the approximate manufacture date of January 1943. The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies. These