Original WWII U.S. Late War Produced Named M-1C Paratrooper Helmet With MP Markings and Westinghouse Jump Liner and Chin Cup Russian Documents Books The flat sided grips look

The flat sided grips look to be walnut

This version is known as n/A (neuer Art = newer model)

Converted from P-38's to P-51 Mustang's in the summer of 1944 and from then until the end of the war flew many long-range escort missions heavy bombers that attacked oil refineries

The Army's Joint Maneuver Readiness Center (JMRC

All of the suspension is still attached to the A washers

Original WWII U.S. Late War Produced Named M-1C Paratrooper Helmet With MP Markings and Westinghouse Jump Liner and Chin Cup Russian Documents Books The flat sided grips lookOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine late war rear seam swivel bale M 1C helmet with original paint. This M 1 paratrooper helmet is what would have been used during WWII by members of the various Parachute Infantry Regiments towards the end of the war and into the Korean War era. There are a few repaints visible which was not uncommon, there are even what appears to be a painted white yellow band to possible MP Occupation use. M1Cs