Original U.S. Vietnam War Named M1 Helmet with Camouflage Cover and Westinghouse Liner U.S. Field Gear It features red wool piping

It features red wool piping

this example does not have the left side opticts mount

there are a few distinctive features that set it apart from others

and the original factory darkening is completely worn away

The German Army had a similar badge

Original U.S. Vietnam War Named M1 Helmet with Camouflage Cover and Westinghouse Liner U.S. Field Gear It features red wool pipingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap