Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

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Complete infantry helmet consisting of an original McCord shell with front seam and swivel loops, lot number 1009I . Fully restored shell and a stainless steel front rim seam. The post-war fiber helmet liner has been fully reassembled in accordance with the period models. Coherent set, suitable for collection or historical reenactment.

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Made by McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co., this shell is a World War II production, identifiable by its stainless steel front seam and swivel loops. These features were found on second-pattern M1s before the switch to a rear rim seam. Used in every theatre of operations, these helmets equipped infantry, paratroopers and armoured troops. Restored in keeping with its original specifications, this shell preserves the heritage of this iconic piece of American soldier's equipment.

Surplus compressed-fibre M1-type liner of German origin, fully reassembled. With headband, brown leather chinstrap and neckband. Also has the front eyelet typical of American liners.

1.9 kg

Steel helmet: Steel
Chinstrap: Cotton
Hardware: Brass

The original McCord shell has been fully restored. The process includes careful abrasive blasting and the application of a new textured paint in line with period standards. Components such as the swivel loops and the rim have been checked and preserved to ensure the helmet's authenticity.

The liner is one size, but is adjustable in depth and head circumference.

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Helmet Shell Details

Painting Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

The paint used on this original version is the same as on our other helmets: an Olive Drab shade 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 covered with a textured paint obtained by adding cork granules, a method used during the Second World War to reduce glare and improve grip. This authentic finish faithfully reproduces the original appearance of M1 helmets in service.

Image avantage de la jugulaire de casque original US M1

Chinstrap Infantry Helmet - Original McCord

The steel helmet chinstrap is a reproduction made by Mon Casque M1 with woven webbing copied from the period model. Reproduction brass hardware.

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.

Non-Returned Neckband Support

After October 1942, a seemingly insignificant change was made to the making of the headbands. From now on, the ends of these bands were no longer folded before being riveted to the liner. This change, however minimal in the manufacturing process, had significant logistical repercussions. By eliminating this folding, the army achieved a substantial savings of raw material. This simple measure made it possible to save nearly two million meters of suspension strap. This demonstrates the major impact that small optimizations can have on the resource management on a large scale.

Image d'illustration du crochet de jugulaire en cuir de liner US M1 peint en vert.

Green 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 green. 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

Produced between late 1943 and late 1944, this McCord shell has a stainless steel rim with a front seam and swivel loops. This model was widely issued to American forces in the final years of the Second World War. The swivel loops allowed a better chinstrap fit and were also stronger. Restored to its original specifications, this helmet represents the typical equipment of the American soldier on the fronts from 1944 to 1945.