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Over 22 million US M1 steel helmets (steel pots) were made during WWII. They were used in both WWII and the Korean War (five years later in 1950-1953).
On or about 1967, 1 million more were manufactured for the Vietnam War. They were made from re-cycled automobiles (scrapped cars).
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How old do you think my world war 1 helmet is?
Its over 50 years old.
Standard issue for US soldiers in World War 2 what Camo did the US use if any?
Standard issue camoflage for US Soldiers came in the form of a "net" for their steel helmets, during WWII. Only US Marines were issued camoflage steel helmet covers as standard issue; during WWII. The Vietnam War was the FIRST war in which the US Army issued camoflage cloth helmet covers for their steel helmets, as general issue.
What was the British helmet during the First World War called?
The British helmet used by soldiers during the First World War, also referred to as World War I or The Great War, was a steel helmet which was called the Brodie Helmet. Soldiers wore these to protect their heads as contact between their heads and another object like bullets or melee weapons could prove to be dangerous and life-threatening.
Another name for a helmet from World War 2?
Steel pot.
Did USMC officers paint during World War 2 their rank insignia on their helmet?
no
How old do you think my world war 1 helmet is?
Its over 50 years old.
Standard issue for US soldiers in World War 2 what Camo did the US use if any?
Standard issue camoflage for US Soldiers came in the form of a "net" for their steel helmets, during WWII. Only US Marines were issued camoflage steel helmet covers as standard issue; during WWII. The Vietnam War was the FIRST war in which the US Army issued camoflage cloth helmet covers for their steel helmets, as general issue.
What was the British helmet during the First World War called?
The British helmet used by soldiers during the First World War, also referred to as World War I or The Great War, was a steel helmet which was called the Brodie Helmet. Soldiers wore these to protect their heads as contact between their heads and another object like bullets or melee weapons could prove to be dangerous and life-threatening.
When Germany change their helmet during world war 1?
Their Model 1916 was their first all steel helmet which replaced their leather spiked helmet.
Another name for a helmet from World War 2?
Steel pot.
Symbolism of the World War 1 anzac helmets?
They wore both the British (Boer War era) khaki pith helmet and the British Brodie steel helmet.
Are Korean War M 1 helmet shells identical to World War 2 shells?
yes
What did you have to take with you if there was an air raid in World War 2?
Both helmet and gas-mask .
Did USMC officers paint during World War 2 their rank insignia on their helmet?
no
How do you remove the liner from a World War 2 German M1940 helmet?
there are THREE fastners that hold the liner in place. they are located about mid-way up on the sides of the helmet. they are REMOVED from the INSIDE of the helmet
What did ARP Wardens wear in World War 2?
ARP actually and they wore clothes and a helmet with a w on it
How much is a World War 2 American helmet cost today?
$100 see ebay
