Lot no. 518
USM1 helmet. USM1 helmet shell. Front snap fastener. Completely repainted helmet shell, covering significant traces of oxidation. Fixed bridge. Chinstraps present but stitched, probably French models. Small mesh camouflage net made from vehicle camouflage net, white drawstring, some visible wear. Liner in high-pressure composite material, Westinghouse manufacture. Full canvas cap. Drawstring present. Nape of arm complete, markings illegible. Leather sweatband badly damaged. Leather chinstrap with no visible markings. 60% paintwork. Sergeant's rank painted in white paint on the front of the liner. Some wear and patina. Condition II+. M1 helmet Front-seam shell fully repainted over heavy oxidation, fixed bales present. Chinstraps present but resewn, likely French replacements. Small-mesh camouflage net made from vehicle camouflage netting, white draw cord with some losses. High-pressure composite liner by Westinghouse, complete web suspension, drawstring present, nape strap complete but markings illegible, leather sweatband heavily worn, leather chinstrap without visible markings. Paint preserved at 60%. White-painted sergeant rank on liner front. Showing expected wear and patina. Condition II+.
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