Original WWII U.S. 1944 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner Bren LMG It bears a serial number

It bears a serial number of 4997 and is a fascinating piece of kit

Very Good Condition

Possibly a Navy issue magazine

but this feature was quickly eliminated and the majority of P-1856 rifles have lugs without that short guide

Original WWII U.S. 1944 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner Bren LMG It bears a serial numberOriginal 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 803which indicates the approximate manufacture date of February 1944. The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies. These