M1 Paratrooper Shell

Name: M1 Paratrooper Shell
Brand: Mon Casque M1
SKU: CS-PARA
Price: 129.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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The mythical US M1C WW2 helmet shell of the American airborne troops. With her legendary silhouette, she is the image of the US paratrooper throughout the Second World War until 1985.

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About

M1 Paratrooper US WW2 helmet shell made of a postwar original Austrian steel helmet produced between 1975 and 1990. Rear seam and welded fixed loops. Reproduction of OD#3 helmet chinstraps. Repainted in Olive Drab 7, the shade used by the US army between 1936 and 1944. The shell has a granular coating thanks to the addition of cork during the painting process.

1.5 kg

Shell: Steel
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 M1 Paratrooper Shell

This paratrooper version is painted with a paint based on the shade used by the US army between 1936 and 1944. Being of a matte nature, it will tend to become satin over time and wear, just like original US M1 helmets.

Coque US M1C parachutiste vue de la texture cork granulée et le jugulaire avec ses boutons pression

Texture M1 Paratrooper Shell

The shell of the M1 paratrooper helmet is covered in a texture referred to as "cork" in order to be as close as possible to the vintage models. This coating was used to break up the soldier's silhouette and reduce sun glare.

Jugulaire pour casque US M1C version parachutiste

Chinstrap M1 Paratrooper Shell

The M1 paratrooper helmet chinstrap is a reproduction created by Mon Casque M1, featuring a woven strap that replicates the original model and press-button ends. The metal buckle is of a post-war military design.

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M1 Paratrooper Shell

The M1 helmet shell was a crucial item for American paratroopers during World War II, providing protection from debris, sun and rain. In addition to its protective function, it was also used in everyday life, serving as a basin for shaving or even as a pot when supplies were scarce.

Soldats de la 45th Infantry Division portant le casque US M1

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.