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Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 3rd Armored Division

Name: Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 3rd Armored Division
Brand: Mon Casque M1
Price: 349.00 EUR
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US infantry helmet consisting of a McCord shell with fixed loops, partially legible lot number (presence of a “4”), paired with a restored Westinghouse liner. The shell has a stabilized side crack and a repaired loop, indicating field use.

The helmet has been given a Battle Battered patina finish , with decal markings of the 3rd Armored Division and a "Spearhead" insignia. Restoration and reassembly were carried out by Mon Casque M1 in a configuration consistent with helmets used in Europe.

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The shell is a McCord Radiator Company manufacture with fixed loops, a typical configuration of early wartime production. The batch number is partially illegible, with only the digit “4” remaining identifiable. It has a lateral crack and a repaired trigger guard, elements stabilized during restoration to preserve structural integrity while maintaining its vintage appearance. The decal insignia of the 3rd Armored Division, bearing the “Spearhead” marking, were applied and then weathered to blend in with the overall design.

The liner is a Westinghouse production, restored and reassembled to wartime standards. It features steel washers, neckband supports with turned edges, and a large neckband conforming to period fittings. The leather chinstrap has a green buckle, while the headband with a black buckle completes the ensemble. The configuration matches the specifications of liners issued to combat units in Europe.

1.9 kg

Heavy Helmet: Steel
Chin strap: Cotton
Buckles: Brass

The hull features a lateral slit and a previously repaired trigger guard, elements that were preserved and stabilized during the restoration. These features, combined with the Battle Battered finish and the markings of the 3rd Armored Division, enhance the character and visual authenticity of the piece.

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

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Helmet Shell Details

Casque Complet Infanterie McCord 4 - 3rd AD - vue en gros plan de la jugulaire en cuir du liner.

Painting Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 3rd Armored Division

The dark olive drab paint was applied and then deliberately weathered to evoke the wear and tear of a helmet exposed to field conditions: friction, repeated handling, and climatic stresses. The divisional decals were integrated under the weathering to avoid any artificial contrast. The final result provides a finish consistent with helmets seen on the European front.

Casque Complet Infanterie McCord 4 - 3rd AD - vue en gros plan de la texture du casque lourd.

Texture Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 3rd Armored Division

The texture has a pronounced grainy finish, faithful to the industrial processes used during World War II. The Battle Battered finish highlights the surface irregularities and emphasizes the natural imperfections of the shell. This approach allows for the recreation of the appearance of a helmet that has seen action in several campaigns while maintaining overall visual consistency.

Casque Complet Infanterie McCord 4 - 3rd AD - vue en gros plan de la boucle de jugulaire de casque lourd

Chinstrap Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 3rd Armored Division

The shell is fitted with a raised-bar chinstrap, a design frequently found on helmets from the first half of the war. The metal buckle has been patinated to match the overall Battle Battered finish of the shell. The assembly respects the original placement of the fixed loops and maintains a consistent appearance for a helmet that has seen prolonged operational use.

Helmet Liner Details

Image description contre rivet acier non peint de sous casque US M1

Steel A Washer

From September 1942, we note a significant development in the design of this equipment: the washers adopt a triangular shape (so called "A Washer"). This modification aimed to ensure a better fit to the internal curvature of the helmet liner. These new washers were machined from coated steel. It is important to note that this technical change took place, with rare exceptions, simultaneously with the replacement of rayon with cotton in the manufacture of the suspension system.

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.

Neckband Support Returned

On the first liners, this short rear neckband support was made in white rayon. It served as an attachment point for the neck strap thanks to two pairs of female snap fasteners integrated. The attachment to the body of the liner was ensured by three rivets, with both ends of the headband being folded over before riveting. This initial design was quickly revised for reasons of durability and economy. Thus, from June 1942, the rayon was replaced by cotton, the process of folding the ends remaining unchanged. This change marked the beginning of the abandonment of rayon in suspension systems.

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.

Green Liner Chinstrap

The year 1943 was marked by the need to correct a reliability problem in the adjustment system.
An initial design flaw in the cam caused premature wear.
Its tip was therefore modified and rounded, as the old blunt shape tended to shear and damage the leather of the headband.
As for the hardware, the rivet at the non-adjustable end temporarily remained in green-painted iron.
It kept this material and color specification until production adopted new standards around mid-1944.
These successive adjustments were intended to extend the service life of the equipment and ensure better functionality.

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Infantry Helmet - Original McCord 3rd Armored Division

The 3rd Armored Division, nicknamed "Spearhead," landed in Normandy in the summer of 1944 and quickly became involved in the breakthrough across France. Engaged in the fighting at the Falaise Pocket and then in the offensive towards the German border, it played a decisive role in the Allied advance. Its crews and accompanying infantry wore the standard M1 helmet, often marked with the divisional insignia to reinforce unit identity. During the winter of 1944-45, the division fought in the Ardennes before participating in the penetration into Germany. This helmet evokes this period of mechanized combat and rapid advances, where armored infantry accompanied tank columns along the roads of Western Europe.