Original U.S. Late WWII M1 Schlueter Helmet with Hood Rubber Liner and 1953 Dated USMC Camo Cover Iraq some of which have deteriorated

some of which have deteriorated and are missing

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 3173 and the interior

which read:

Condition varies: will often show pitting due to decades of wood contact

where it made contact with German forces being pushed south by the U

Original U.S. Late WWII M1 Schlueter Helmet with Hood Rubber Liner and 1953 Dated USMC Camo Cover Iraq some of which have deterioratedOriginal Item: Only One Available. After WWII concluded, the U. S. military was left with large numbers of still serviceable M1 helmets, as well as many that were never put into service. The M1 helmet specifications went through some changes before the Korean War started, however existing stocks were still perfectly acceptable, so many were re issued from components on hand. This example is a bit interesting, in that a rare early WWII "Low Pressure"