Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S. Navy Corpsman Painted M1 Helmet Hotchkiss MG and it returns to position

and it returns to position somewhat slowly

The metal buckle surrounding the CO2 containers shows a USN marking

while the scabbard looks to be older than the bayonet

throughout Africa and the far East

Aside from markings

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S. Navy Corpsman Painted M1 Helmet Hotchkiss MG and it returns to positionOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap