Original U.S. WWII Early McCord Fixed-Bale Front-Seam M1 Helmet with Rare Hawley Paper Liner and Original Helmet Net Japanese Artwork & Posters while the conical pommel remains

while the conical pommel remains present at the rear

the Central Highlands of South Vietnam

the paint is completely gone and now covered lightly in rust

It has the standard late war style aluminum fittings

The jacket is in overall very good condition

Original U.S. WWII Early McCord Fixed-Bale Front-Seam M1 Helmet with Rare Hawley Paper Liner and Original Helmet Net Japanese Artwork & Posters while the conical pommel remainsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early U. S. WWII M1 helmet manufactured by McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company, complete with a scarce Hawley pressed fiber liner, original sweatband, correct khaki chinstrap, and an original helmet net with its long rear tie string. The helmet shell is the desirable early front seam, fixed bale pattern. It retains its original cork textured olive drab finish, stainless steel rim, and fixed