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WWII US ARMY M-1 FIXED BAIL HELMET
The M-1 helmet was introduced in 1941. the early versions of the helmet had a fixed bail. later on
the armed forces figrued out that the failure rate in such design was greater because the force
exerted on the bail was too much.
This is a WWII US Army fixed bail helmet. The side of the helmet has been perforated by a bullet. The damage extends to the
liner.
This photo provides a view of the suspension system in the liner. A combination of
leather and light canvis. The liner has a hole towards the front. This hole
was employed to secure the rank insignia. In later years it was discovered that it
was not a good idea to announce the rank of the soldier. The hole was eliminated.
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| Value (2007) | No data |
| Availability (2007) | No data |
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