1942-1945 American Army M1 helmet.

Name/Title

1942-1945 American Army M1 helmet.

Entry/Object ID

1968.2.1a

Description

1942-1945 American Army M1 helmet. The exterior of the helmet is light olive green, with a dimpled texture. It's brim is joined at the front brim. It's exterior is olive green. The chin strap bales are fixed. The webbed chin stap is tan, its buckle and prong are made of brass. The manfacturer heat stamp underneath the brim is: "363C".

Made/Created

Date made

Jan 1968

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Underneath Front Brim

Transcription

"363C" Manufacturer heat stamp for McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company

Dimensions

Depth

17.5 cm

Diameter

23.5 cm

Circumference

71.5 cm