Fratlanta Posted December 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 1, 2018 Found an helmet today with a 1974 liner and 1974 camo cover but the steel pot itself is front seam and has fixed bails The Question is now: were fixed bails helmets still used in the 70s or is it just something put together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted December 1, 2018 Share #2 Posted December 1, 2018 Fixed bails were used up to 1985 until the M1 was replaced by the Kevlar. My surplus shop owner here in Canada mentioned he was issued a fixed bail in the 80’s with a Vietnam liner, he was super happy to get a new Kevlar because the liner didn’t fit well in his M1 and had to duct tape them. Some our forum vets remember fixed bails during their time in service; to the military an M1 was a piece of gear and no one cared about bails or manufacture dates. A fixed bail in Vietnam would not be a surprise. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratlanta Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted December 1, 2018 Ok. Good to know What would be a good price for such helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 1, 2018 Share #4 Posted December 1, 2018 A helmet is a helmet to whomever is wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted December 1, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 1, 2018 Fixed loops most certainly were seen during the Vietnam era. I just purchased a fixed loop helmet with original brass hardware directly from a Nam veteran (USMC Captain) and it has a 1950s liner with WWII sweat band and nape strap. Will post pics when I get it in my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted December 1, 2018 Share #6 Posted December 1, 2018 Fixed bails were used up to 1985 until the M1 was replaced by the Kevlar. Pat Fixed loops continued to be used into the 90s on nvy ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRIS FORD Posted December 5, 2018 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2018 Fixed loops continued to be used into the 90s on nvy ships Fact! I saw many! I didn't know the collecting terminology as to which versions, but did know there were many WW2 helmets on my ship..you could tell real quick as they were taller on the head when worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anelles Posted December 9, 2018 Share #8 Posted December 9, 2018 I've found fixed bales on 80s set-ups, woodland covers and the nylon chin straps. They stayed in circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denfly Posted December 12, 2018 Share #9 Posted December 12, 2018 I had come across a number of fixed bails when I was in during the early 1980's. Nobody wanted those types because they didn't flex. Many were broken due to sitting on them in the field. Boy if I knew then what I know now, sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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