Original Vietnam War Era U.S. Navy M1 Ingersoll Helmet with Westinghouse Liner Japanese Militaria The squadron was assigned as

The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group

) of New Britain

L 110/44 This confirms active service and no doubt can be researched and identified

The Serial numbers of the Beecher shipments spanned 12800 and 13700 apparently ( 900 units) and it is said that in terms of 400 of these weapons have been traced

Original Vietnam War Era U.S. Navy M1 Ingersoll Helmet with Westinghouse Liner Japanese Militaria The squadron was assigned asOriginal 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