Original U.S. WWII 1943 M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the former French frigate

the former French frigate

with a diamond symbol in the space between the chevrons and rockers

was an instantly recognizable icon for military imagery and became a common element of military propaganda on both sides

he leads his men into battle and certain death

carbines were heavier grade with 26-inch barrels and were intended for use by Europeans

Original U.S. WWII 1943 M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the former French frigateOriginal 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 520Awhich indicates the approximate manufacture date of April 1943. The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies. These