"Battle Battered" Winter Camouflage

179,00 EUR

The camouflaged M1 helmet for combat in snowy areas. Often observed during the great German offensive on the Ardennes front during the winter of 44.

*Example photos of one of our creations, the patina of your helmet will be unique and will look exactly like the model shown in the photo.

About

Austrian-made M1 infantry steel helmet shell, originally produced between 1975 and 1990 in the style of the US WWII helmet. Features a rear-seam and swivel loops. Fitted with reproduction OD#3 chinstraps. Repainted in Olive Drab 7, the shade used by the U.S. Army from 1936 to 1944. The shell has a textured finish, achieved by adding cork to the paint

Surplus M1-type compressed fiber helmet liner, of Belgian origin (ABL). Comes with a sweatband, brown leather chinstrap, and neckband. It also features the typical front grommet found on American helmet liners.

2 kg

Helmet Shell: Steel
Liner: Fiber/Plastic
Chinstrap: Cotton
Hardware: Metal

All of our helmet shells are made of steel and are surplus military equipment. Some are over 50 years old. They may show signs of use and aging 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" Winter Camouflage

The M1 infantry helmet is typically painted with a shade of paint that matches the US army's color from 1936 to 1944. The paint has a matte finish that gradually becomes dull over time, providing an authentic, weathered appearance, similar to the original helmets.

Texture "Battle Battered" Winter Camouflage

The M1 infantry helmet shell was coated with a cork texture that served both practical and aesthetic purposes. The texture broke up the soldier's silhouette and reduced sun glare, providing camouflage and protection. The cork is applied with the paint, making it an integral part of the helmet's design.

Chinstrap "Battle Battered" Winter Camouflage

The M1 helmet's chinstrap is a replica created by Mon Casque M1, featuring a woven strap that accurately resembles the original. Although the metal buckles used in the chinstrap were produced after the war, they still provide a secure fastening to the helmet and contribute to its durability.

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"Battle Battered" Winter Camouflage

Winter 1944 is one of the harshest of the century, temperatures drop and the Allies feel the cold in the Ardennes forest. The German counterattack weighs heavily on the troops' morale but the lines hold. Camouflage is essential in this white and frozen environment.

Soldats US avec leurs casques US M1 camouflé en blanc durant l'hiver 1944

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.