US WWII Navy M1 Helmet Shell
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $135.00

Original era manufacture. Swivel bale, non-reflective edge, seamed in back, steel pot with a dark blue paint finish over the original OD. On the rear of the helmet is a vertical white stripe, the front of the helmet has been sanded and stenciled with a white eagle and rank stripes for a 2nd Class Petty Officer. Originally the rank displayed a 3rd class but the second chevron was installed with red tape. Good looking helmet with lots of patina. Hard to say when the Navy paint was done as these helmets tended to stay onboard ships for many years.