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Post by DAN BULAKENO on Aug 27, 2009 22:49:24 GMT -5
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Post by oklahoma on Aug 28, 2009 9:30:53 GMT -5
hey dan...i am certainly no expert, but i betcha no M-1 helmets were manufactured after WW 2. there were so many floating around, still stored in QM warehouses,etc that there were more than enough to equip US forces thru the korean conflict, vietnam, the french in indo china and other allied military units. some of these helmets probably saw action in the south pacific, korea and maybe on into southeast asia. if only they could talk. what tales they might tell. this is, of course, just a highly uneducated guess on my part. pure speculation, but it does seem logical from what i know or think i know. cheers.
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Post by VeeVee on Aug 28, 2009 12:57:15 GMT -5
Hi guys, WW2 M1 steel helmets cover the back of the head more than the Vietnam era. If you compare WW2 and VN soldier pictures, the VN helmet exposes the nape more. I believe this is to give more clearance in the back so that the web gear or pack doesn't bump the helmet forward and over the eyes of the soldier when laying prone on the ground. I think this is the reason why the more recent US army kevlar helmet has that arched contour at the back of the helmet even though it has more of it covering the sides of the head including the ears.
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Post by bolo on Aug 28, 2009 13:21:35 GMT -5
hello Dan, here are some tips for quick Identification of WWII M1 helmets: early M1 helmets have fixed bales [non movable loops] for the chin straps and a front seam made of stainless steel [1941 - 1943] in 1943 they made a improved model with swivel bales [movable loops] these also had a front seam made of stainless steel the finish on WWII helmets was a rough cork textured paint chin straps on all WWII production were sewn on, later during the Korean war - Vietnam era they had metal clamp on type chin straps, much easier to repair / replace in the field late in 1944 - 1945 they made the helmets with a rear seam and changed it to manganese steel instead of stainless, because when the paint wore off the stainless seams it looked shiny. most rear seam WWII production helmets were made too late to be used during WWII, but were used in Korea, Vietnam and later in the 1950's they started using a sand / silca paint finish on M1 helmets, looks similiar to a fine sand paper texture. If the helmet has a stainless steel front seam, thats a very good indication it's of WWII production. www.m-1helmet.com/Home.html |
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Post by greatcardinal on Aug 28, 2009 17:26:40 GMT -5
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Post by DAN BULAKENO on Aug 29, 2009 3:55:35 GMT -5
sir oklahoma, vee vee, bolo, great cardinal... many thanks for the info to identify the helmet. actually i came up with this question because as you all know im here in the philippines and in cainta, rizal province. ive chek a small antique shop nothing much intresting till my eye catch the rusted ol' steel pot. its pretty rusted and yes it still have a few cork texture but most were rub off due to the condition or rough hadling of the store owner or the original owner. and i did bought it for 500php only. i'll take pics of the pot once i borrow my brother's cam coz im not really a gudget guy. and yes for the attachment for the chin strap it can be move so i assume its the 1943 or maybe 1944. i'll post the pics soon so that we can conclude the pots identity. and im planning to refurbish it for a good display.ehehehe.. cheers!  |
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Post by masterchief on Sept 3, 2009 18:10:36 GMT -5
Wow Dan! Php500 for a M1. That is a steal!  |
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Post by DAN BULAKENO on Sept 3, 2009 22:17:27 GMT -5
Wow Dan! Php500 for a M1. That is a steal! yup, yup! very lucky day but again i have to clean it up and refurbish the pot. needs liner and cork and paints..i'll show you guys soon the pot.dont have cams here.sorry! |
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Post by Randele A Arcilla on Sept 20, 2010 22:21:06 GMT -5
During World War II under the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines. The American M1 Steel Helmet for used the Philippine Commonwealth Army, Philippine Constabulary and the Recognized Guerrillas to founded the Philippine Recaptures under the Japanese Regime (1942-1944) and the Allied Liberation (1944-1945).
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Post by insurrectomad on Oct 2, 2010 8:10:53 GMT -5
Dear Bolo, The helmet shown below your member tag, looks like a Japanese helmet, the British pattern with the deeper crown, which was issued to Royal Navy Gun crews and women in the armed services. The star on the front suggests its Japanese? ---David
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