Original U.S. WWII 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner Lock Assembly In a private collection for

In a private collection for almost 20 years

- Original stamped wheels

and is smeared with detonating composition

This fitting features raised overlapping oak leaves

now commanded by Major General Stafford LeRoy Irwin

Original U.S. WWII 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner Lock Assembly In a private collection forOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. WWII M 1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945. The first production batch resulted with over 323,510 M 1 helmets before the start of the American involvement in the war. This helmet is stamped 559B which indicates the approximate manufacture date of July 1943. The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies. These