M1 helmet dad has gifted me

[WT123]

Hello all my dad has given me an WW2 m1 helmet I know this is way off the time period this forum is supposed to be for but I just wanted to show this amazing helmet and this forum is where I feel most welcome out of every other forum. The liner is not in good condition and I got it for 200 aud which is like 130 USD . I would also love to know if I should display it on a Styrofoam head or would that damage the liner even more, if I shouldn't, how should I display it

 

[ww1czechlegion]

The steel helmet appears to have the metal edge trim seam in the back of the helmet. That means the metal helmet is post-WW2 era. I am not good at dating liners.

A styrofoam head won't damage this helmet. Display it as you wish.

 

[Bobted]

Liner appears to be ww2 the helmet is post war as Alan says. Rob

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Pea green paint, sand texturing, manganese trim, rear seam and swivel bales all point to this being a Post-WWII era helmet. This type was used through the war in Vietnam all the way to the mid 1980s. As the others have said, the liner is original from WWII. Helmets should be fine displayed on foam heads, just as long as they don't have leather liners.

 

[WT123]

Thank you all for this information I really appreciate it

 

[WT123]

Do you guys think my dad over paid or did he get it at a fair price?

 

[WT123]

Would an original shell have a smooth texture and more of a stainless steel trim?

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Please take time to do some research on this link to a free forum that has all you want to know about US M1 helmets, found here:

You debase yourself by requesting to be spoon fed information.

M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS

www.usmilitariaforum.com

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Do you guys think my dad over paid or did he get it at a fair price?

Technically, he overpaid just a little. But since it was a gift from your dad, I’d say it’s priceless now!

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Do you guys think my dad over paid or did he get it at a fair price?

That's like a farmer asking if he sold his grain or livestock too cheap. The deed has been done. It's all water under the bridge now. The money has been spent. It really doesn't matter one way or the other, does it?

 

[WT123]

That's like a farmer asking if he sold his grain or livestock too cheap. The deed has been done. It's all water under the bridge now. The money has been spent. It really doesn't matter one way or the other, does it?

Good point also thank you for the link I will spend time researching the M1 helmet I really appreciate this thank you

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Would an original shell have a smooth texture and more of a stainless steel trim?

Original WWII shells had a cork texture which I’d say was “chunkier” than the “sand” texture used on Korea/Vietnam War helmets. WWII M1’s also typically had shiny stainless steel rims that formed a seam in the front of the helmet. Chinstrap bales of early M1s were fixed, but around 1943 they switched to swivel bales.

 

[WT123]

Technically, he overpaid just a little. But since it was a gift from your dad, I’d say it’s priceless now!

Yes I agree

 

[Cop_Out]

Very nice helmet, sir!

 

[WT123]

Very nice helmet, sir!

Thank you

 

[Peter B]

Hello all my dad has given me an WW2 m1 helmet I know this is way off the time period this forum is supposed to be for but I just wanted to show this amazing helmet and this forum is where I feel most welcome out of every other forum. The liner is not in good condition and I got it for 200 aud which is like 130 USD . I would also love to know if I should display it on a Styrofoam head or would that damage the liner even more, if I shouldn't, how should I display it

Despite wear and tear I really like the liner with the 1st Armored Division insignia. Could well have been used after the war in another rear seam helmet with swivel bales and newer chin strap. So you have the choice of finding a nice front seam fixed bale helmet to go with the liner to make it completely WWII or keep it as-is with it's later history.

Cheers.

Peter