1950s M1 helmet Shell Question

[MAJAVI]

Hello can anyone tell me what the actually color the 50s made helmet shells were painted in is called? Its the green/gray color. Many thanks in advance.

 

-Javier

[patches]

Hello can anyone tell me what the actually color the 50s made helmet shells were painted in is called? Its the green/gray color. Many thanks in advance.

 

-Javier

If your talking about the Korean War helmet shells that started to be made again, then it was an Lighter OD with a sand like texure, for repaints, a variety of shades where used, a lot of darker shades, basically what ever was at hand.

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/245894-korean-war-helmets/

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/252927-187th-airborne-rct-m1c-jump-helmet/

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/295123-m1-fixed-bail-wwii-field-repaint-or-korean-war-repaint/

[MAJAVI]

Thank you patches, yes Im talking about the new helmets being made in the 50s. Do you happen to know what that light shade of OD is called?

[patches]

Thank you patches, yes Im talking about the new helmets being made in the 50s. Do you happen to know what that light shade of OD is called?

I forgot what it was.

[Burning Hazard]

Thought it was NATO green for the 50's helmets, then lime green for Vietnam

 

Pat

[MAJAVI]

Thanks pat, do you know where I can get a hold of that color?

[Burning Hazard]

Model shops should have them, you'll probably need a few bottles for a helmet

 

Pat