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Vietnam War US Army Restored Original P55 M1C Paratrooper Airborne Helmet Swivel Bale Shell and Liner

Vietnam War US Army Restored Original P55 M1C Paratrooper Airborne Helmet Swivel Bale Shell and Liner

For the most authentic museum quality restored original M1C Vietnam War era M1C paratrooper helmet and liner for sale – look no further!

This is a totally restored original US M1 helmet, liner with accessories that has been converted to represent the rare Vietnam War M1C paratrooper model worn by the US Army airborne units during Vietnam. This M1C helmet conversion has been conducted with painstaking detail, such as the use of original “Anchor” brand airborne chinstraps and use of primarily original components and accessories.

This particular helmet represents the standard model, which would have been used in combat operations.

This restored and converted original WWII M1C helmet is complete for sale as shown and includes the following

  • Original US M1 helmet shell (original paint finish)
  • Sand textured
  • Swivel bale chinstrap loops
  • US M1 P55 helmet liner (with frontal insignia hole and converted to airborne specifications)
  • Olive drab #7 duck cloth suspension (original)
    • Upper suspension (original cloth)
    • Lace cord (original)
    • Internal airborne chinstrap snaps
    • A washers and rivets
    • Westinghouse factory style A straps (original buckles)
    • Back strap (original)
    • Nape strap (original with QM stamp)
    • Sweatband / Headband with six clips (original with QM stamp)
    • Leather liner chinstrap (with maker’s mark stamp and set with United Carr marked hardware)
  • T-1 Paratrooper chinstraps (original with flat buckle with claw hook attachment)

This is the finest restored US Vietnam War era M1C helmet available and would make a fine addition to any film production, collection, costume, display, re-enactment impression or special gift. For more information about further customization, difference between Grade I and Grade II liners and production / delivery times please visit our Helmet Production page.

Liner Grade
A strap style