Original U.S. WWII Schlueter Swivel Bale Front Seam Navy Damage Control M1 Helmet with Firestone Liner MP 40 though they are almost worn

though they are almost worn away

and roughly translates to "Cast Steel Industrial Company

and the leather itself shows wear and is somewhat delicate

In 1942 the 128th

and is maker marked TOWER across the lock plate tail

Original U.S. WWII Schlueter Swivel Bale Front Seam Navy Damage Control M1 Helmet with Firestone Liner MP 40 though they are almost wornOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Mid War M1 Helmet produced by Schlueter, complete with its original liner. It is in very nice shape, and has been painted red with a yellow stripe on the outside of both the shell and liner, indicating issue for U. S. Navy "Damage Control" units. It is marked with a black number 1 on the front at back, which was often the "repair station" onboard the ship that it was issued to. Larger