It was during the First World War that the need for a modern combat helmet was first recognised. The United States came somewhat late to the helmet game; initially issuing their troops with a batch of British Mk. The primitive M was to undergo a slight upgrade during the s, becoming the MA1, which remained standard issue for the US military, until when the M1 helmet was introduced. However in general terms the actual helmet design changed very little, and so identifying an example as being original World War Two may seem like a fairly challenging prospect. However this does not have to be the case and the tips you will read should give you a fairly sound starting point and hopefully boost your confidence.
M1 helmet dating
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Dating m1 helmet shell
About Us Email Us. There is a large variety of helmet shapes and designs. This fact has helped propelled the field of collecting helmets. While the hobby has growing popularity the value of the items has increased. This section of the website provides a pictorial guide to the various helmets that were used by countries during the periods of WWI through today. This is also an identification and price guide for collectible helmets around the world. From all the braches.
Dating m1 helmet shell
The Brodie helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented in London in by John Leopold Brodie. Colloquially, it was called the shrapnel helmet , battle bowler , Tommy helmet , tin hat , and in the United States the doughboy helmet. It was also known as the dishpan hat, tin pan hat, washbasin, battle bowler when worn by officers , and Kelly helmet. At the outbreak of World War I , none of the combatants provided steel helmets to their troops.
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