Original U.S. WWII M1 Schlueter Swivel Bale Helmet with Painted NCO Invasion Stripe with MSA Liner Ammunition This makes them relatively rare

This makes them relatively rare compared to other contractors

A lovely set of badges ready for further research and display

with light service wear throughout

however the one on the right side is reversed

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Original U.S. WWII M1 Schlueter Swivel Bale Helmet with Painted NCO Invasion Stripe with MSA Liner Ammunition This makes them relatively rareOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. WWII M 1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945. The first production batch resulted with over 323,510 M 1 helmets before the start of the American involvement in the war. This Schlueter Made helmet has swivel bales, a flat steel chinstrap, and a front rim seam, as well as a scarce NCO Invasion Bar painted on the back of the shell. Schlueter began production of its M 1 helmet shells in January 1943.