Dating ww2 m1 helmets

How many M1 helmets were made in WW2?

Over 22 million U.S. M-1 steel helmets were manufactured by September 1945 at the end of World War II. Production was done by McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company and Schlueter Manufacturing Company.

Why do WWII helmets have different dates on them?

Approximating dates according to stamps in WWII helmets cannot always be done as some are unreadable. So, it is normal for odd combinations such as a fiber liner with a herringbone suspension. This can result in many interesting combinations, both historically and informatively.

When did the M1A1 helmet change?

By 1950, new specifications had been adopted which changed how the M1 helmet was produced. Although most of these changes were cosmetic they did differ from helmets produced during WWII and determined if a WWII produced helmet was altered from original WWII era of manufacture.

How do I find the production date of a WWII helmet?

Contrary to the information produced by some book authors, a production date can be determined when examining a WWII helmet shell. This can be done by examining the number (pictured to the right) found in the inner front of any US M-1 McCord manufactured helmet shell.

How many helmets were made in WW2?

Over 22 million U.S. M1 steel helmets were manufactured through September 1945, at the end of World War II. Production was done by McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company and Schlueter Manufacturing Company. A second US production run of approximately one million helmets was made in 1966–1967.

What was the weight of the M1 M1 helmet?

The helmet was made of steel with high content of 1,2 thick manganese. The weight of the M1 of the Second World War was 1290 g. For the period from 1941 to 1945 22 363 015 M1 models were produced in the USA. There were also other varieties - USAAF Mk3 flak helmet, parachute M2 and M1C and also T-14 photographer helmet.

What was the weight of the M1 in WW2?

The weight of the M1 of the Second World War was 1290 g. For the period from 1941 to 1945 22 363 015 M1 models were produced in the USA. There were also other varieties - USAAF Mk3 flak helmet, parachute M2 and M1C and also T-14 photographer helmet.

Which countries have adopted the M1A helmet?

Paraguay: Adopted the M1 after signing the Rio Treaty. Peru: Formerly used M1 helmets supplied by the US. Some obtained from Israel and West Germany. Philippines: Formerly used M1 helmet in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Some reserve stocks for training of the recruits.

How can you tell how old a WWII helmet is?

The stamp can be hard to see but can identify maker and approximate year of manufacture. These features are common to all WWII helmets and were never changed during the course of the war.

How many M-1 helmet shells were made in WW2?

The total production of WWII M-1 helmet shells reached over 22,000,000 by August 1945. M-1 helmet production ceased just days after the war ended. Note: M-1 helmet shell production would not begin again until March 1951 because of the Korean War.

Why do WWII helmets have different dates on them?

Approximating dates according to stamps in WWII helmets cannot always be done as some are unreadable. So, it is normal for odd combinations such as a fiber liner with a herringbone suspension. This can result in many interesting combinations, both historically and informatively.

How do you date a Schlueter helmet?

A heat stamp of 50A with an S beneath it on a Schlueter manufactured helmet. Heat stamps can be used to roughly determine the production date of M1 helmets. The book Helmets of the ETO includes a chart to date McCord manufactured helmets, however the information is copyrighted.