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Original US WWII M1 Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet With Capac Liner
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Description
Original US WWII M1 Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet With Capac Liner-his is an authentic WWII-era M1 helmet featuring the early fixed bale and front seam design, complete with its original web chinstrap. The shell retains approximately 98% of its original olive drab (OD) green cork-textured paint. There is some minor wear along the outer edge, light staining on the dome, and small scattered marks consistent with storage or limited use.Capac Liner:Original leather sweatband:Supple and in excellent condition, clearly dated 1943 or 1945.Original neckband strap:Fully intact, marked size 'Large,' and in excellent condition.Leather chinstrap:Slightly dry with minor corrosion on the hardware, but overall remains in excellent condition.Liner exterior:Appears to have been repainted, possibly post-war, with a unit sticker applied to the front.This helmet shows minimal signs of use and remains a fine example of an early-war configuration M1, making it a desirable piece for any serious WWII militaria collection.