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Full Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 886A

Full Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 886A

$415.00

Complete helmet consisting of an original McCord shell with swivel loops, lot number 886A . Shell fully restored while respecting its original characteristics. The Westinghouse fiber liner has been restored and reassembled in accordance with the 1944 models. Coherent set, suitable for collection or historical reenactment.

About
Shell

Manufactured by McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co., this M1 helmet is a mid-World War II production (lot 886A). It features a stainless steel front seam rim, characteristic of early models. It is configured here with swivel loops. These helmets were used by infantry, paratroopers, and armored troops in all theaters of operation. Restored to its military specifications, this helmet preserves the heritage of this iconic piece of equipment for the American soldier.
Liner Fiber

Original compressed helmet liner manufactured by the Westinghouse firm, fully restored and reassembled with Mon Casque M1 parts. Its sweatband (headband), brown leather chin strap and neckband.

Weight

1.9 kg
Materials

Heavy Helmet: Steel
Chin strap: Cotton
Buckles: Brass
Please note

The original McCord shell has been fully restored. The process includes careful sandblasting and the application of a new textured paintwork consistent with period standards. Features such as the swivel loops and rim have been inspected and preserved to ensure the helmet's authenticity.
Cut

The helmet liner is one size, it is nevertheless adjustable in depth as well as in head circumference.

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Helmet Shell Details

Painting Full Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 886A

The paint used on this original version is the same as our other helmets. It is an Olive Drab shade used by the US Army between 1936 and 1944 mixed with crushed cork.

Texture Full Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 886A

The shell is coated with a textured paint made by adding cork granules, a method used during World War II to reduce glare and improve grip. This authentic finish faithfully reproduces the original appearance of in-service M1 helmets.

Chinstrap Full Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 886A

The chin strap of the helmet shell is a reproduction made by Mon Casque M1 with woven webbing copied from the model of the time. The brass metal buckles are a reproduction.

Helmet Liner Details
Image description contre rivet noir de sous casque US M1

Brass A Washer

After June 1944, the washers have undergone another evolution, moving to manufacturing in brass. This brass was covered with a black anti-corrosion coating to improve its durability. The liner assembled with this new type of washers were introduced on the European Theater of Operations (ETO) towards the end of the conflict. Time was needed to build up stocks and ship this new equipment. It should be noted that the washers produced post-war present washers in black painted steel. This distinction in materials (brass vs. painted steel) marks the transition between the war period and the post-war period.

Non-adjustable Neckband

The neckband, now manufactured in khaki cotton following the abandonment of rayon, incorporated new specifications. These parts were now marked with ink (by stamping) to clearly indicate their size and manufacturer. The standardization of sizes, which took place in 1943, distinguished three categories: “small", "medium" And "large". As for the snap fasteners, they are mostly engraved with the words "United Carr", although one can come across pieces devoid of any inscription.

Black Loop Headband

From 1944, we observe a new evolution of the material: the adjustment loop was now manufactured in brass. This change of material was accompanied by a black anti-corrosion coating to ensure its durability. It is common to find that the headband is often attached lower than expected at the back. This field adaptation, carried out by the soldier himself, consisted of clipping the headband directly onto the neckband suspension. The objective of this homemade modification was probably to make the inner head rest more comfortable for the user. This practice illustrates the adjustments made by troops to improve the ergonomics of their standard equipment.

Non-Returned Neckband Support

After October 1942, a seemingly insignificant change was made to the making of the headbands. From now on, the ends of these bands were no longer folded before being riveted to the liner. This change, however minimal in the manufacturing process, had significant logistical repercussions. By eliminating this folding, the army achieved a substantial savings of raw material. This simple measure made it possible to save nearly two million meters of suspension strap. This demonstrates the major impact that small optimizations can have on the resource management on a large scale.
Image d'illustration du crochet de jugulaire en cuir de liner US M1 peint en noir.

Black Chin Strap Attachment

The second type of chinstrap represents a crucial development, becoming removableand no longer integral with the hull. To ensure this quick attachment, a triangular-shaped attachment hook is present at each end of the strap. On the model presented, this attachment triangle is black. It locks onto a male stud (similar to a garter belt system), securely riveted to the inner shell. These fastening studs could be made of brass or steel, and came with either a rounded or hollow tip. This mechanism offered unprecedented flexibility of use compared to the first fixed models.

Black Liner Chin Strap

From mid-1944, the chin strap hardware was standardized with new materials. The buckle, rivets and fasteners were now made of brass, a more resistant material. This brass was protected by a corrosion inhibitor coating to ensure better durability in the field. This change marked a quality improvement and the longevity of the fitting parts during the end of the conflict. However, once the war was over, production regressed to less expensive materials. Thus, the models post-war are recognizable by their buckles and rivets in black painted steel.

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Full Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 886A

Manufactured by McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co. in the middle of the war (lot 886A), this M1 shell features the front seam stainless steel rim, characteristic of early production M1s with swivel loops. Unlike the initial fixed loop models, this shell is equipped with swivel loops. This model was widely used by all branches of the U.S. military in all theaters of operation. Restored to military specifications, it represents the iconic equipment of the American soldier from 1943 to 1945.

A bit of history

In this American factory, thousands of M1 helmets were pressed, inspected, and painted to equip the Allied forces. A symbol of American industrial ingenuity, the M1 helmet was mass-produced starting in 1941, combining manganese steel and technical innovation. This video demonstrates the intensity of the war effort mobilized on American soil.



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