A Pair of M1Cs

[1srelluc]

I found these two M1Cs at a local flea market this morning....I really don't know squat about M1Cs.

 

Any insight would be appreciated.

 

 

The first one has a '67 dated suspension, '69 liner, unmarked or faded away nape strap, Y, and chin strap. Chin strap is not the snap-in type and though it's worn almost as much as the rest of the webbing I suspect it is a replacement. No anchor on the clasp. It's named to James G. Coughlin.

 

 

The second one looks un-issued (pot, webbing, and liner shell) with a '67 suspension and a '71 dated liner. No nape strap. Un-marked Y-straps, chin strap (snap-in type) with anchor, with green painted bail fasteners.

 

 

 

[Justin]

The second one looks like a very nice example, what's the heat stamp? Early Nam era M1C shells aren't that plentiful these days! It's sweet!

[1srelluc]

The second one looks like a very nice example, what's the heat stamp? Early Nam era M1C shells aren't that plentiful these days! It's sweet!

 

M339D is the stamp in the "new" looking one.

[thorin6]

The first one appears not to be an M1C, but a regular helmet with a jump liner. I understand that USMC made use of jump liners in regular shells, so it may just be a USMC helmet.

[sgtdorango]

Nice pair!.......mike