Two M1 Helmets with Fiber Liners

Description:

Two M1 Helmets with Fiber Liners, c. 1941-43, a front seam fixed bale shell with khaki chinstrap, and a cloth-covered fiber liner with intact webbing, and a leather chinstrap; and a front seam swivel bale shell with a cloth-covered fiber liner with intact webbing, leather chinstrap (broken).

Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Estimate $200-400

First helmet in very good condition with some soiling in the liner, and wear on the front of the sweatband from use, the second helmet is in good condition, with some broken pieces in the liner from use, broken leather chinstrap, and no chinstrap on the shell.


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