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Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter MP Yellow

349,00€

Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter MP Yellow

Name: Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter MP Yellow
Brand: Mon Casque M1
SKU: CC-INF-OR-SCH365A
Price: 349.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

349,00€

M1 infantry helmet composed of a Schlueter shell with swivel loops, lot number 365A S, associated with a fully reassembled Westinghouse liner.

The shell was repainted in the colors of a Military Police (MP) with a yellow divisional identification band, then weathered in a Battle Battered version. The entire set has been restored and weathered to recreate the appearance of a helmet used by military police units in Europe during World War II.

About

The shell is a Schlueter fabrication, identified by lot number 365A S, fitted with swivel loops. This type of mounting, generalized from 1943, improves the resistance of the chinstraps in service. It has been restored and then repainted with a yellow identification band for divisional Military Police, applied horizontally. The Battle Battered patina simulates the wear and tear of a helmet that has seen operational service.

The Westinghouse liner has been completely reassembled with components compliant with the standards of the period. It is equipped with steel washers, unreturned neckband support band, and a medium-sized neckband. The black buckle headband with black clips ensures a fit faithful to the configurations observed in service. The liner's leather chinstrap, with a black buckle and black garter buckles, completes this restored set.

1.9 kg

Helmet: Steel
Chin strap: Cotton
Buckles: Brass

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

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Helmet Shell Details

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Painting Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter MP Yellow

The Olive Drab paint was applied and then weathered to reproduce the look of a helmet in service. The yellow MP band, used for rapid identification at the divisional level, was integrated into this weathering to avoid any visual disruption. The final rendering evokes equipment used in operational conditions.

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Texture Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter MP Yellow

The shell features a granulated texture, reproduced according to period standards. The Battle Battered finish highlights the reliefs and surface irregularities, evoking wear and tear from field use and repeated handling. The overall look remains visually consistent with helmets used in Europe.

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Chinstrap Complete Infantry Helmet - Original Schlueter MP Yellow

The shell is fitted with a raised-bar chinstrap buckle, mounted on swivel loops. This type of configuration corresponds to models used during the first half of the conflict, still present on some helmets in service after 1943. The applied patina unifies the assembly with the helmet's overall finish.

Helmet Liner Details

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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 MP Yellow

From 1944 onwards, the Military Police played an essential role in organizing Allied forces in Europe. Present on logistical routes, at strategic crossroads, and behind the lines, they regulated traffic and maintained troop discipline. Helmets marked with a yellow band allowed for rapid identification of these units at the divisional level, particularly useful in areas congested by troop and vehicle movements. As the advance through France and then Germany progressed, their role became indispensable for maintaining order and the fluidity of operations.

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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.