At the front militaria. It sort of lines up with some original paint shells I've seen that have some underlying rust, but it also seems in line with 50s repaints which is what I'm leaning towa Feb 8, 2025 · Hi all, I'm a new member but I read frequently the forum as a guest to learn about M1 Helmets. If they are oval in shape, its a McCord made helmet. One of these I am in the process of removing rust, but the other one is completely in original untouched condition. Here are some thoughts (pre-washed). I do not reenact so i don't care that the lining is cotton. The general consensus is that Aug 23, 2015 · I just received my brand new At The Front Summer M1941 Jacket. The price is great at $83. If they are round circles, its made by Schluter. The rim material changed late in 1944 for camouflage purposes. Why I was attracted to this jacket: I was attracted to this jacket for a few reasons. Their pouches, which they proclaim to be US made, are marked "Kirkman Mfg. You can also find rear seams with stainless steel rims, which are often mistaken for post war lids. I'll give them new chinstraps soon and they'll be set (After I restore the rusted one of cou Jul 7, 2025 · Need to see a better shot of the crimp marks at the front seam. They are not that important and removing the paint over the heat numbers lessens the value of the helmet to collectors. Now I need your help for an M1 helmet that I bought online as a repainted fixed bales helmet. US Military Forum is a user-friendly research and discussion forum for collectors of historic United States militaria - This user-friendly militaria forum has been going strong since 2006 - our sister forum World Military Forum is for collectors of Japanese militaria, German militaria, British militaria and other nations Feb 21, 2010 · Web gear: It is a tie between At The Front and World War II Impressions HBT's: World War II Impressions HBTs are better because their pocket placement is correct unlike At The Front and What Price Glory's pocket placement Wools: World War II Impressions Boots: World War II Impressions, hands down, they are the second most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned, just behind Red Wings Iron Feb 7, 2025 · Hey there, recently got this m1 front seam shell, and I got some chinstraps on there already, and was wondering about the paint. For my knowledge all fixed bales M1's were pre 1943, with stainless front seam rim and, in general, batch nu Jan 27, 2011 · Yes, I have 2 M-1C helmets with a front seam manganese rim. 58 shipped, my skin hates wool and I live in a warm climate. These were just imported from China in August 2015. US Military Forum is a user-friendly research and discussion forum for collectors of historic United States militaria - This user-friendly militaria forum has been going strong since 2006 - our sister forum World Military Forum is for collectors of Japanese militaria, German militaria, British militaria and other nations Feb 21, 2010 · Web gear: It is a tie between At The Front and World War II Impressions HBT's: World War II Impressions HBTs are better because their pocket placement is correct unlike At The Front and What Price Glory's pocket placement Wools: World War II Impressions Boots: World War II Impressions, hands down, they are the second most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned, just behind Red Wings Iron Feb 7, 2025 · Hey there, recently got this m1 front seam shell, and I got some chinstraps on there already, and was wondering about the paint. Nov 11, 2024 · ORIGINAL WW2 US WWII M1 front seam Airborne Helmet By phillock, November 11, 2024 in M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS Dec 23, 2007 · This pic was taken from the At The Front militaria dealer site. Never scrape away the paint trying to read heat numbers. Then they replaced the seam to the rear to prevent the rim material from exploding in the wearer's face during a blast (or so I've been told). I wanted Jun 21, 2025 · Hey everyone, just wanted to show some Front seams I got from eBay these past few weeks. 1942", a fictitious name. . rbvcbaj jdlk bioql fcpfk eaeyze mrwhb ipsa eyoayhy rpmzfi swmq