US Army USMC Marine Vietnam " TWILL " SHORT FLAP MITCHELL CAMO M - 1 HELMET COVER VG
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Reference Number: Avaluer:129397 |
The M-1 steel helmet was a revolutionary design, with a removable liner housing the suspension and sizing system. The M-1 soldiered on into the 1960s, and in the classic "Mitchell" camo cover, quickly became symbolic of the hard fighting "grunt" in Vietnam. This US Army USMC Marine Vietnam "TWILL" SHORT FLAP MITCHELL CAMO M-1 HELMET COVER is in very good condition, with some whitish edge rim wear and a hand cut chinstrap tear at each side of the crown, a few small tears and a small... area of loose edge stitching at one lower middle crown, some whitish soiling at that upper middle crown, and with some light overall wrinkling, stiffening, and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the cover is in fine shape, with no other damage to the crisp 100% cotton "twill" construction. Most interestingly, it's fully reversible, retains nearly 100% of the vibrant Mitchell camouflage colors at both the green "jungle" side and the brown "autumn clouds" side, and approximately dates to 1965 by the 4 digit contract number in the "COVER HELMET CAMOUFLAGE" nomenclature stamping at the interior of one short flap. A fine example of a rare, original US Army USMC Marine Vietnam "TWILL" SHORT FLAP MITCHELL CAMO M-1 HELMET COVER. No helmet or liner included. With apologies to our valued international clients, we must restrict bidding to US bidders only. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a US Air Force USAF Vietnam MWC PILOT GG-W-113 QUARTZ WRIST WATCH in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, sporting a crisp 12/24 hour (outer/inner) black dial, and featuring the classic sweeping seconds hand with hacking function.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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