Original WWII U.S. 1942 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly " "* * * the

" "* * * the days succeeding July 18th showed us how deadly our fire had been

mainly with Coastal Command but also in transport and training roles as well as delivering agents into occupied France

Examples will occasionally be encountered with remnants of the original inscription remaining on the blade

Original Item: Not traditionally an IMA item

Original WWII U.S. 1942 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly " "* * * theOriginal 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 149Awhich indicates the approximate manufacture date of May 1942. The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies. These