U.S. Vietnam Combat Airborne Pattern Helmet same makers mark

same makers mark

This is a fine example of a 1930s-period Royal Navy officer’s sun helmet

with faint traces of yellow—suggesting an early camouflage scheme

though the chinstrap is missing

U.S. Vietnam Combat Airborne Pattern Helmet same makers markA very good condition U. S. M1C Airborne pattern helmet. The Airborne liner is complete with its web chinstrap assembly and web chin cup, both components dated 1964 and 1967. The outer shell is fitted with a U. S. Marine Corps frog skin camouflage cover, featuring its integral mosquito net. The net is tucked between the shell and liner but can be extended for usean increasingly rare feature. These covers were originally produced in the latter stages