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WW2 American GI helmet |
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Front view from right hand side |
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Rear view from right hand side |
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View of inner of the GI steel helmet showing the plastic liner. |
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Close up of the buckle of the chin strap |
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The helmet was in 2 pieces. The inner plastic shell could and was worn
by itself in non combat situations. The leather chin strap was for that
inner shell. It was front mounted. Note that the plastic shell has a
hole in the front-center. This hole is where an insignia could be
placed. The outer metal shell needed the canvas chin strap that was rear
mounted.
The steel pot helmet is one of the most utilitarian designs produced for a US helmet and one of the longest lasting. Many news reels and pictures show the GI's using their helmet to cook, dig, carry water and many other functions. |
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War time issue pressed paper helmet liner |
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on which the GI has listed all his postings. |
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WWII M-1 Helmet ( Medic - 551st PIR U.S. Airborne ) |
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| Top: Outer "hard shell" with camo netting. Centre: Liner in white. Lower: Inner |
