United States. An M-1 Fixed Bale Helmet 1943 Province of China stamped and signed in blue

stamped and signed in blue ink

worn on a neck ribbon with straps at each end and a hook and eye catch

5 mm Army green cloth

The exterior is of black lacquer with Japanese characters on the top

United States. An M-1 Fixed Bale Helmet 1943 Province of China stamped and signed in blueA fine example of the iconic M1 American helmet, in stamped steel with standard dark field green textured paint, interior marked 273A, manufactured by McCord, pencil number 164245, burlap wrap, with painted stainless steel rims denoting manufacture pre 1944, with M1 Liner with important front eyelet, with complete cotton HBT suspension cloth and rigging, accompanied by exterior camp webbing, a fine example, very fine.