Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover and P64 Liner MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly fading to the swas insignia

fading to the swas insignia

Some background history:

and is probably the best marked Model 1863 that we have had

Modern signal lamps can produce a focused pulse of light

but no real oxidation

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover and P64 Liner MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly fading to the swas insigniaOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap