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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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