1456 2 US M1 HELMETS.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 03 @ 14:30UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 800.00 USD
1) POLICE. A front seam, swivel bail M1 helmet with no liner. The helmet's exterior has been repainted a few times and is currently dark gray with a textured finish. The word “POLICE” is stenciled on the front of the helmet. The original color was field green, as can be seen on the interior of the helmet. Much of the interior has been painted in a light blue/gray. CONDITION: helmet shows light to moderate wear overall. One of the swivel bails is missing. 2) VIETNAMESE. A rear seam, swivel bail M1 helmet with no liner. This helmet is painted in a Vietnam War era tiger stripe camo pattern. The front is painted with a leaping tiger with 3 lightning bolts below, all superimposing an open parachute. Above the parachute are the words “LUC LUONG DACBIET”. The inside finish of the helmet is OD green. CONDITION: helmet shell shows light wear, as does the current painted finish. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18674/BF). $400-800.