Original U.S. WWII Late War M1 Schlueter Rear Seam Helmet with Seaman Paper Co. Liner British Militaria Worn in the breast pocket

Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket

it was issued to the U

Including the transport container

indicating that when this cadet rifle was produced

There are signs of light powder burn at the breach

Original U.S. WWII Late War M1 Schlueter Rear Seam Helmet with Seaman Paper Co. Liner British Militaria Worn in the breast pocketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a Late War M1 Helmet produced by Schlueter, complete with its original liner and both chin straps. In World War II the production of the M1 helmet began in June 1941 and ceased in September 1945. The total production of M 1 helmet shells during the war reached 22,000,000. Of these about 20,000,000 were produced by the main contractor McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of