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First, be advised, that several European nations copied the US M1 steel helmet shell during the early part of the cold war. Those helmets can be identified by usually having revits in them along with an interior suspension system (no liner required). Some will have slightly different edges and rolls to them, and some will be slightly smaller in diameter to a US M1 steel shell (commonly referred to as "steel pots"). In those cases, one must compare the US M1 to a European clone side by side to tell the difference.
Secondly, over 22 million US M1 steel pots were made during WWII, and all them had varying degrees of shapes, colors, seams, and swivels. Those M1 shells also fought in the Korean War (which was only 5 years after WWII ended).
On or about 1967, the US produced another 1 million M1 steel helmets, these were aired on the TV news about that year; and as shown on television, were being produced from scrapped cars. These M1's were to augment the diminishing WWII supply, and be sent to the Vietnam War, going on at that time. If the M1 steel helmet has a lowered crown (foreward top portion), and the usual swivel bales, and the usual rear seam, and has an ORIGINAL FACTORY redish/browish primer with an ORIGINAL FACTORY "Olive Green" exterior paint job, non-corked (smooth), then it's one of those 1967 produced Vietnam War era M1 steel helmet shells.
Anything other than explained above, is one of those 22 million WWII steel pots.
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Can you help I need to find out about World War 1 helmets for English soldiers?
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
What is a World War 2 American helmet made out of?
22 million steel M1 helmets (shells) were manufactured during WWII. The M1 helmet, more commonly referred to as the "steel pot" was used from WWII thru Korea and into the Vietnam War. In the late 1960s (1967?) the US produced 1 million more M1 helmets for the Vietnam War; these, as shown on the TV news at the time, were produced from re-cycled automobiles (scrapped cars).
Is the m1 helmet of World War 2 the same as the m1 helmet of Vietnam era?
Simple answer: No Reason: There are a few things that can tell them apart. For instence, a ww2 helmet will be alot darker in colour, and have khaki (tan) straps. The liner will have a small hole in the front, and have khaki webbing inside. The webbing in the liner will have a hole in the middle. A Vietnam era helmet is lighter in colour, and has green straps. Its liner will have no hole at the front, and its webbing will be green. The webbing in these liners will have no hole in the middle.
What country in world war 2 used the m1 bayonet?
The US .
What is m1garand?
M1 Garand was the US combat rifle during World War II and the Korean war
How much does a world war 2 helmet weigh liner and all?
Since only one helmet in WWII had a liner, the US M1 helmet, that's the one you probably are asking about. It weighed very close to 5 pounds.
Can you help I need to find out about World War 1 helmets for English soldiers?
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
What is a World War 2 American helmet made out of?
22 million steel M1 helmets (shells) were manufactured during WWII. The M1 helmet, more commonly referred to as the "steel pot" was used from WWII thru Korea and into the Vietnam War. In the late 1960s (1967?) the US produced 1 million more M1 helmets for the Vietnam War; these, as shown on the TV news at the time, were produced from re-cycled automobiles (scrapped cars).
What did they wear and why in World War 2?
england wear brodie helmets and pale shirt and trousers pale, america m1 steel pot helmet and all pale, germany stahlhelm helmet, grey shirt and trousers
Is the m1 helmet of World War 2 the same as the m1 helmet of Vietnam era?
Simple answer: No Reason: There are a few things that can tell them apart. For instence, a ww2 helmet will be alot darker in colour, and have khaki (tan) straps. The liner will have a small hole in the front, and have khaki webbing inside. The webbing in the liner will have a hole in the middle. A Vietnam era helmet is lighter in colour, and has green straps. Its liner will have no hole at the front, and its webbing will be green. The webbing in these liners will have no hole in the middle.
What country in world war 2 used the m1 bayonet?
The US .
How is a war helmet made?
Many of the US Army's M1 steel helmets (steel pot) used during the Vietnam War were manufactured from re-cycled automobiles (scrapped cars) or or about 1967.
What rifle did forward observers carry in World War 2?
M1 Carbine
What is m1garand?
M1 Garand was the US combat rifle during World War II and the Korean war
What is the bale on a hat or helmet?
Those are the two metal fixtures on the old WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War M1 steel helmets (also called steel pots). Those two fixtures (one on each side of the helmet) are what the canvas chin straps were attached to. M1 steel helmet collectors usually talk about "fixed bales" or "swivel bales"; apparently the "fixe bales" were the original type (design) and probably, collector's might value them more than the swivel type. By a process of elimination, there certainly wouldn't be any Vietnam War steel pots with "fixed bales." Those would all have to be "swivel designs." The WWII & Korean War M1 helmets are the same helmet, since Korea occurred only 60 months after WWII, and they made 22 million of them during WWII.
The m1 gun used in world war 2?
30 odd 6 .3006 of an inch same difference
How are army helmets made partically world war 2 M1 helmets?
Most WW2 era helmets are made by a drop hammer forge. A plate of steel is laid over a form and a heavy hammer pounds it into the shape of the template. The M1 helmet has a thin metal seam formed around the edge so that it will not be sharp. The fitting for the chin strap is welded on. Most helmets of other countries are made in similar fashion. Of course the German helmet is thicker steel as it does not have a liner. The French Adrian helmet is made of 3 pieces that are formed and welded together.
