USN M1 Helma WW II
Description
USN M1 helmet with camouflage done in black and the "chemical" paint used on the Iwojima. Where the paint has been painted over the bib, the original paint is visible. The liner was originally painted red as the standard color scheme for Fire Control/Damage Control. The red was later repainted white with the letters MP hand painted on. Sheet metal front seam and swivel bales. Manufactured by Schlueter. Liner by Firestone.
USN M1 helmet, with black and anti vesicant camo as used on shores of Iwojima. Liner was painted red once as standard color scheme for fire control/damage control, later repainted white with hand painted MP letters. Helmet with front seam and swivel bales, made by Schlueter, liner made by Firestone.