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Metal ring inside M1917 helmet


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Centurion1982

Hi,

 

Does anyone know why this metal ring was inserted to the top of the inside of this M1917 helmet?

 

Is this seen more often?

 

Thanks,

Marcel

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On 11/2/2020 at 12:40 AM, aznation said:

They were rubber rings and were solely to act as a cushion between the helmet and the skull of the wearer.

Thats correct. Matt is absolutely correct. You usually find them now, Hard as a rock. Like metal.

But its hardened rubber.

I'd say its rare that its still in there. Mostly they are missing. Unless its been left alone for a hundred years.

Looks like yours has been not messed with. Nice !

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