Got a cool M1 helmet today !

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Nice helmet and helmet liner. I always pick up Military items if they are priced right.
 

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Not necessarily post war. Rear seam, swivel bale M1 helmets were used during WW2. True they were used for many years after that. A quick glance at the liner showing the back strap with snaps for a nape strap tells me that yours is pre 1960 since the nape strap disappeared around that date. A little investigating on the name inside will also help date it's actual use. Here are a couple links for you to help date your liner.
Top Pots - U.S. World War II Restored Airborne and Infantry Helmets

M1 Helmet 101 - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Top Pots - U.S. World War II Restored Airborne and Infantry Helmets

That's a nice looking helmet regardless, especially for that price.
 

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Very nice links Diggummup !
 

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I used this style helmet when I was in the army from 85-91. About halfway through we were issued the new Kevlar helmet.
 

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I just bought the helmet and a $5 lamp .
 

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