US M-1 vs. Euro Clone Helmet Components Guide!
WEBSep 25, 2013 — US sweatbands have an OG cotton webbing backing. Finally, the Euro spring clips have a flat profile whereas US-made clips have a raised rib. I’ve also included an earlier Euro sweatband which has a khaki HBT tape backing. This can be easily mistaken for a WW2 US sweatband ( NB. the green US WW2 clips were added by me.
M1 helmet lot numbers ww2-vietnam - US MILITARIA FORUM
WEBApr 9, 2015 — Schlueter MFG- Produced helmets from January 1943- October 1945. Lot number is recognized as having 2 to 3 numbers followed by a letter over a large "S". WW2 Mccord Radiator- Produced helmets from June 1941- September 1945. Lot number is recognized as having 1 to 4 numbers followed by a letter.
US M-1 vs. Euro Clone Helmet Components Guide!
WEBSep 25, 2013 — Another potential source of confusion for M1 helmet collectors are the copies of the US Type 1 (" M-44") camo net used by the Scandinavian armies. They are very similar to the US original but, on closer inspection, there are differences in the weave and colour etc. Such nets are frequently sold as "US originals" on the likes of eBay, so …
WW2 US MP M1 Helmet Markings Guide - US MILITARIA FORUM
WEBApr 29, 2017 — STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Hello everyone, As a student of history, I've been studying period footage/photographs of how policemen marked their M1 helmets with the iconic MP markings and came up with a table. There were official orders on how to paint the MP markings, along with the letter size, on …
A practical guide on original detachable chin straps of 1942-1945 ...
WEBApr 12, 2012 — The term "Euro-clone" is often encountered on the helmet forum. It refers to copies of the M1 helmet manufactured/used by several European armies in the post-war period. It's not unusual for these to be mistaken for USGI M1s by inexperienced collectors because it can be very difficult to tell them apart unless you know what to look for.
M1 Helmet Shrimp Net Reference Guide - US MILITARIA FORUM
WEBAug 18, 2017 — STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. In the past few months I started researching the iconic WWII shrimp nets used by servicemen as a means of camouflage for their M1 helmets. Going through some old threads, I noticed these nets tend to be a bit frustrating since there were so many variants and clones made post …
Help Identify M1 Helmet and Liner - US MILITARIA FORUM
WEBApr 18, 2019 — The liner, that was found in the helmet, that fits tightly, may or may not be married to the helmet. The liner only marking is a plus sign (+) where maker marks are found. There is no snaps for the paratrooper chin strap in the liner, there is no eyelet hole in the front under the taped on #10. It has a narrow "A" chinstrap webbing and the chin ...
Vietnam Era Low Dome M-1 - U.S. Militaria Forum
WEBMay 9, 2010 — CLOTHING & GEAR. STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Since a forum member recently added a side by side profile shot of the M-1 'Low Dome' along with the WWII M-1 to the forum in another thread, I have taken the photo and begun this reference thread concerning the Vietnam era 'Low Dome' helmet. The …
*Rough* Schlueter Helmet Date & Configuration Chart
WEBDec 23, 2014 — Scott (Bugme) Schlueter produced 2,000,000 steel shells during WWII and I feel as though I have looked at every single one the past few days. Below, in the attached images, are my findings regarding Schlueter produced helmets, their lot numbers, loop variation, seam placement, rim construction, and chinstrap configuration.
New WW2 M1 Heatstamp Info (at least to me) - US MILITARIA …
WEBAug 7, 2019 — Yes, the “Helmets of the ETO” chart has become gospel to many young collectors looking for snap answers, but it’s not that easy. Even though the M1 Heat Chart is very useful, it is admitted by the authors to be only a rough interpretation of modern field data. Somewhere the Wartime records exist.