Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with USMC Reversible Camouflage Cover Lewis Gun 700 other such Navy carbines

700 other such Navy carbines produced by the Sharps and Hankins firm in Philadelphia

Füsilier Alois Heiss was awarded the Wound Badge in Black for injuries received the 23rd of April 1944

Later in 1952 a modified form

which had a logo of a Pyramide with a cross on it

With many casualties and ammunition running low

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with USMC Reversible Camouflage Cover Lewis Gun 700 other such Navy carbinesOriginal 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