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Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter 305A

Name: Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter 305A
Brand: Mon Casque M1
SKU: CC-INF-OR-SCH305A
Price: 299.00 EUR
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Complete US Army M1 helmet, produced by Schlueter under lot number 305A. Swivel bail shell with front seam rim, typical of 1944 production.

It comes with a Westinghouse fiber liner, fitted with its reproduction leather chinstrap stamped "H". A consistent set representative of the standard equipment of US infantry in Europe at the end of the war.

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Restored Schlueter swivel-loop shell, heat stamp 305A, with front rim seam. The textured finish has been recreated to match the original factory finish, reproducing the grain and matt appearance of 1944 shells. The structure has been reinforced and all missing original parts replaced with faithful reproductions, ensuring both visual authenticity and strength.

Restored Westinghouse liner, fully reassembled with parts that conform to period models. It includes an OD3 cotton webbing suspension, unpainted steel A-washers and a neckband with steel snaps. The leather chinstrap, stamped "H", is a reproduction made to original specifications. The whole liner faithfully reflects the typical configuration of liners produced from 1942.

1.9 kg

Steel helmet: Steel
Chinstrap: Cotton
Hardware: Brass

The original Schlueter 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 Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter 305A

The shell and liner have been repainted in Olive Drab No. 7, chosen for its match with period standards. Spray-applied and air-dried, the paint gives a realistic matt finish. This restoration respects the shades and texture of original production while providing lasting protection for the metal and fibre.

Texture Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter 305A

The shell has a pronounced grainy texture, obtained by adding cork to the paint. This rough finish provided better grip and reduced light reflections in the field. Natural wear will reveal the metal of the helmet body in places, without affecting its overall consistency.

Chinstrap Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter 305A

OD3 webbing chinstrap attached to swivel loops typical of the second half of production. It is fitted with a flat brass buckle, a detail still found on some transitional examples before the complete switch to blackened steel buckles.

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 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.

Black Liner Chin Strap

From mid-1944, the chin strap hardware was standardized with new materials. The buckle, rivets and fasteners were now made of brass, a more resistant material. This brass was protected by a corrosion inhibitor coating to ensure better durability in the field. This change marked a quality improvement and the longevity of the fitting parts during the end of the conflict. However, once the war was over, production regressed to less expensive materials. Thus, the models post-war are recognizable by their buckles and rivets in black painted steel.

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Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter 305A

The Schlueter swivel-loop helmet embodies 1944 production, when American equipment reached its most refined form. Used by the infantry in the campaigns of Western Europe, it succeeded the fixed-loop models used earlier in the war. This configuration, with its Westinghouse liner and brass-buckle chinstrap, evokes the American soldiers who fought in Normandy, the Ardennes and Germany. This restoration faithfully reproduces the appearance and features of a late-war combat helmet.

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