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Old December 3rd 03, 06:02 AM
Craig Myhre
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Default FA: WWII U.S. M1917A Transition Helmet, Exc

WWII U.S. M1917A Transition Helmet, Exc

This U.S. M1917A Transition Helmet is in excellent condition. It was
developed after WWI due to deficiencies found in the WWI helmet (M1917). The
U.S. government used the WWI M1917 helmets and modified them with a new
liner system and chinstrap. The M1917A has a hook-and-buckle type securing
mechanism, which was the forerunner to the WWII M1 helmets.
This helmet came out of a local area collection. The helmet shell is
smoother and less textured than the WWI M1917 helmets. It has a heavy
stitched 2-piece webbed chinstrap. The top of the helmet also has a nut that
is used to hold the suspension system (liner) in place. The suspension
system is made of four strips bent to act as springs and provided tension to
hold the new liner in place. The leather liner consists of 4 leather fingers
that tie together. At the center of the helmet is a small leather-covered
oval pad that serves as a cushion.

This helmet is in excellent condition with no dents, chips, torn leather or
any other damage. Although many WWI M1917 helmets are encountered, the
M1917A helmet is much harder to find. I have taken several pictures to show
the details. Further reading about this helmet can be found in the book,
Steel Pots, by Chris Armold.

To see pictures, please view at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=2207803165







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