Original U.S. WWII 1944 McCord Front Seam Swivel Bale M1 Helmet with Net and Westinghouse - Complete Medals so this is definitely a

so this is definitely a MkII helmet

in the green and red colors of the Croix de Guerre

only achieved after decades

It also retains both of the extended ventilation side lugs

USAF Captain Scott O'Grady

Original U.S. WWII 1944 McCord Front Seam Swivel Bale M1 Helmet with Net and Westinghouse - Complete Medals so this is definitely aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, fitted with a very nice liner by the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company. 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 partially heat lot stamped 1073A