"Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade

Name: "Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade
Brand: Mon Casque M1
SKU: CC-INF-DCFB
Price: 289.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

289,00 EUR

Board a Destroyer with the "Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade , an authentic replica of the helmet worn by the sailors of the Fire Control Brigade. This M1 helmet embodies the courage and determination of the crews in the face of devastating fires on the open sea. With its weathered appearance and front insignia , every detail tells the story of the fierce battles on the decks of warships. It is a must-have for reenactors and collectors passionate about Navy military history.

About

Original Austrian steel US WW2 infantry helmet shell, produced between 1975 and 1990. The original hoop joint is at the back, with movable attachment bridges. Repainted in matt OD (Olive Drab), then in red, the characteristic color of the Damage Control Fire Brigade units, it is equipped with reproductions of OD#3 khaki canvas infantry chinstraps, typical of helmetshells from the beginning of the war. The shell also features a front insignia indicating unit 22.

The helmet shell comes with an original Belgian fibre liner (ABL), remarkably well preserved for its age. It has been repainted, and the inner headband has been replaced with a faithful reproduction of Mon Casque M1.

2 kg

Helmet Shell: Steel
Chinstrap: Cotton
Buckles: Brass

All of our helmet shells are made of steel and come from military surplus. Some of them are over 50 years old. They may show traces of use and age due to storage. Although they are repainted and refurbished, some evidence of their past use remains visible.

The helmet liner is one size fits all, but it is adjustable in depth and head circumference.

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Painting "Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade

The paint used for this Battle Battered version is identical to our other helmets, with an Olive Drab base, the standard shade of the US Army between 1936 and 1944. It is topped with red, the colour of the Damage Control Fire Brigades, and completed with a front badge for an authentic finish.

Texture "Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade

The helmet's cork texture has been crushed and distressed to faithfully reproduce the wear and tear of original US M1 helmets. The cork used on authentic models naturally degraded with time and use, creating a rough and marked surface. This texturing work mimics this wear and tear, providing a realistic aged appearance, perfect for evoking the combat conditions of period helmets and reinforcing the authenticity of the piece.

Chinstrap "Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade

Reproduction of the early war raised bar chinstrap, patinated infantry version. It is artificially worn and soiled to give a worn and aged appearance to this 2nd Naval Beach Battalion helmet shell.

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"Battle Battered" USN Damage Control Fire Brigade

The Damage Control Fire Brigades on American warships were vital to the survival of their crews, fighting fires, repairing leaks and preventing shipwrecks in the heat of battle. Their intervention was decisive, notably during the attack on the USS Franklin in 1945, where after a Japanese strike, the crew managed to control the flames and save the aircraft carrier. These sailors, equipped with hoses and M1 helmets, worked in extreme conditions, often under enemy fire, to ensure the safety of the ship and crew, embodying a heroism that is essential in times of war.

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.