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Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

Name: Infantry Helmet - Original McCord
Brand: Mon Casque M1
SKU: CC-ORG-MCC-2
Price: 399.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

399,00 EUR

This infantry helmet is distinguished by its original McCord shell, with a front seam and fixed loops , identified by lot number 544C . The shell has undergone a meticulous restoration. The liner, manufactured by IMP (International Molded Plastics) , has been rigorously restored and reassembled according to historical standards. This harmonious ensemble is perfectly suited to demanding collectors and authentic historical reenactments.

About

Manufactured by McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co., this shell is a World War II production, identifiable by its stainless steel front seam and fixed loops. These features were present on early M1 models before the transition to a rear seam and swivel loops. Used in all theaters of operation, these helmets equipped infantry, paratroopers, and armored troops. Restored to its original specifications, this shell preserves the legacy of this iconic piece of equipment for the American soldier.

Original compressed fiber liner manufactured by IMP (International Molded Plastics, 3.3% of total liner production). Restored and fully reassembled. With sweatband, brown leather chin strap, and neckband.

1.9 kg

Heavy Helmet: Steel
Chin strap: Cotton
Buckles: Brass

The original McCord shell has been fully restored. The process includes careful sandblasting and the application of a new textured paintwork conforming to period standards. Elements such as the fixed loops and the rim have been checked and preserved to ensure the helmet's authenticity. The shell has a slight crack on the back, visible in the photos. This is a typical and known condition of US M1 shells.

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

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Painting Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

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

Gros plan de la jointure du cerclage à l'avant du casque us M1

Texture Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

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 Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

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.

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Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

Produced between 1941 and late 1943, this McCord helmet features a stainless steel front-seam rim and fixed loops. This model was widely distributed to American forces during the early years of World War II. This helmet, restored to its original specifications, represents the typical equipment of the American soldier engaged on the fronts from 1941 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.