doyler Posted April 6, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2008 Here is a fixed bail officers helmet I obtained from a friend.He got it out of a garage in Northern Minnesota.The wire on it is original to the helmet and appears to be a fine brass or commo type wire.The wire has left wear tracks in the paint from the shifting of the wire.Has anyone else encountered wire on an M1. All comments welcome. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted April 6, 2008 Here is another view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted April 6, 2008 One more from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmax Posted April 6, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 6, 2008 Although very uncommon among US troops, chicken wire was used on M1 helmets in a few occasions. I have some footage of troops with this type of wire on their helmets while in training in the MTO. Certainly a practice that was copied from the Germans since it was effective to hold foliage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ETO Posted April 6, 2008 Share #5 Posted April 6, 2008 Great helmet Ron!! I have seen many M1's but I must admit this is the first one I have seen with chicken wire....very impressive.I see the chinstrap has a name on it. That is a real "plus" also. What is the cord I can see exposed between the steel shell and the liner???? Could you post closeup's of that and also how the wire is set into the paint? Thanks for showing. Regards Zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdphll Posted April 6, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 6, 2008 A fantastic helmet from a A+++ Collection, in my opionion this has to be one of the finest M-1's in anyone's collection! Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted April 6, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 6, 2008 That is infreakincredible!!!! first one I have seen!!! .......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted April 6, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 6, 2008 wouldnt a soldier usually remove a field modification like that after returning ? for inspections? in the field they might use wire but I doubt they would leave it on after returning from the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted April 6, 2008 Great helmet Ron!! I have seen many M1's but I must admit this is the first one I have seen with chicken wire....very impressive.I see the chinstrap has a name on it. That is a real "plus" also. What is the cord I can see exposed between the steel shell and the liner???? Could you post closeup's of that and also how the wire is set into the paint? Thanks for showing.Regards Zeke Zeke, Thanks for looking and the compliments.The cord is a thin rope and is woven through the wire to help hold it in place.Will see if I can get a better pic.Im working with a small Sony camera and am having trouble with getting good close detail shots, Take care. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted April 6, 2008 A fantastic helmet from a A+++ Collection, in my opionion this has to be one of the finest M-1's in anyone's collection! Wade Thanks Wade, I think your a couple helmets up on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted April 7, 2008 Here is interior picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted April 7, 2008 another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted April 7, 2008 front of liner back of liner Thanks for looking. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone Posted April 7, 2008 Share #14 Posted April 7, 2008 Wow, the first time I can see chicken wire for camo on US M1 helmet! Another killer from your collection! Congratulations Yannick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted April 7, 2008 Wow, the first time I can see chicken wire for camo on US M1 helmet! Another killer from your collection! Congratulations Yannick Thankyou for your intrest and compliments.I hope you enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhcoleterracina Posted April 7, 2008 Share #16 Posted April 7, 2008 I've only seen the chicken wire on German helmets but it makes sense to copy what works. If there is any concern about it you should go to the German collecting web-forums because theres been alot of discussion on whats good/bad etc. Nice piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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