Original U.S. Vietnam M1 Helmet with USMC Camouflage Cover and Firestone Liner - Complete Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The receiver backplate was hinged

The receiver backplate was hinged to the receiver

There are a few scratches and small dents

and it was then fitted with a German M-31 steel band liner

It has the standard 10-petal Cherry Blossom emblem jutting out from the back strap on both sides

The case is still in good shape

Original U.S. Vietnam M1 Helmet with USMC Camouflage Cover and Firestone Liner - Complete Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The receiver backplate was hingedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap