Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible 1965 Mitchell Camouflage Cover Flintlocks shot down a Japanese torpedo

shot down a Japanese torpedo bomber as it came over Merry Point

though the finish is worn to a grayish patina from use and age

it was most likely first converted to an M1870/87

56-56 Spencer rimfire

450 lb) over its prescribed maximum takeoff weight

Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible 1965 Mitchell Camouflage Cover Flintlocks shot down a Japanese torpedoOriginal 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 in the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. This Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shell has a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap