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M1 Helmet & Liner Restoration Supplies

Segma®, Speedy Rivet®, and Baby Durable® are brands manufactured and owned exclusively by Scovill Inc.


This Page Offers The Following Categories For M1 Helmet Restoration:

Helmet:

  • Paint

  • Cork Texture

  • Replacement Helmet Bales

  • Chinstraps & Hardware

Helmet Liner:

  • Paint

  • Rivets and Setting Tool

  • HBT Cotton Webbing

  • Basic and Complete Replacement Webbing Kits

  • Paratrooper "A" Yokes

  • "A" Shaped and Rectangular Washers 

  • Webbing Kit Hardware

  • Sweatband Leather & Spring Clips

 

 


M1 Helmet Mechanical Drawing Poster

(4) mechanical drawings detailing the M1 helmet of WWII.  These drawings are printed on heavy high quality gloss paper, measuring 32"x40".  These drawings were painstakingly restored for perfect legibility and clarity.  


A MUST FOR ANY HELMET COLLECTOR!

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $22.00 (GLOBAL PRIORITY)
OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS MUST EMAIL US BEFORE ORDERING!


M1 Helmet Poster...$25.00 

 

 

Helmet Restoration Supplies

QUESTIONS? Click HERE

 

 


Ground Cork for WWII Helmet Texture 

Cork is custom ground and sifted for consistency.  Perfect for repainting your old M1 helmet! (1) bag will texture up to 24 helmets or more.

 

               Helmet Cork...$20.00

 

 

WWII M1 Helmet Paint

14.5 oz Spray Can.  For the "Do it Yourself" type.  This is the same paint we use.  The color is correct & perfectly flat, there is no sheen when dry. 

WILL NOT SHIP OVERSEAS

 

Aerosol Can Helmet Paint  $18.00




NOS Swivel Bale Set

Original Stock Swivel Bales for the M1 Helmet

 

Swivel Bale Set...$15.00 



Fixed Bales

Reproduction Bale Set for the M1 Fixed Bale Helmet

Fixed Bale Set...$15.00 

          

M2 "D" Ring Set

Reproduction "D" Bale Set for the M2 Paratrooper Helmet

M2 Bale Set...$15.00 


 

 

Helmet Chinstraps, Webbing & Buckles 

QUESTIONS? Click HERE



WWII U.S. M1917A1 Helmet Chinstraps 

 

This chinstrap assembly is for the M1917A1 Helmet.  Our straps features the correct hardware pattern; cast brass buckle, brass "J" hook and STEEL endkeeper. 

 

                   M1917A1 Helmet Chinstraps...$20.00 



U.S. Infantry M1 helmet web chinstrap (Early-War)


 

This chinstrap set is BEST for the "Fixed Bale" M1 Helmet.  The fixed bale is the first WWII M1 Helmet Variant.  What sets these straps apart is the buckle.  The buckle is cast brass.  Later versions were stamped brass.  This buckle pattern is leftover from the M1917A1 chinstraps sold above.  The "J" hook and "endkeeper" are black brass.

 

                         Early War Helmet Chinstraps...$16.00

 

U.S. Infantry M1 helmet web chinstrap (Mid-War)


 This strap set is BEST for the "Swivel Bale" M1 Helmet*.  The swivel bale is the second WWII M1 Helmet Variant.  This chinstrap features a buckle that is stamped brass with two stepped bars for securing the webbing.  This buckle replaced the cast version sold above.  The "J" hook and "endkeeper" are black brass.

*this chinstrap assembly can be used with the fixbale helmet as well

 

                         Mid War Helmet Chinstraps...$16.00

 

U.S. Infantry M1 helmet web chinstrap (Late-War)


 This strap set is BEST for the "Rear Seam" M1 Helmet*.  This chinstrap features a flat stamped black steel buckle.  This buckle replaced the stepped version sold above.  The "J" hook and "endkeeper" are black brass.

*also can be used on front seam swivel bale helmets

 

                         Late War Helmet Chinstraps...$16.00 



U.S. helmet 3/4"chinstrap webbing

OD#3 webbing for making your own chinstraps.  Sold by the yard.

                           3/4"Chinstrap Webbing...$8.00 per yard



Chinstrap Hardware Set (CAST buckle)

Blackened brass chinstrap hardware.  This is a reproduction of the first chinstrap buckle, perfect for early WWII M1917A1, Fixed Bale, or D-Bale M1 helmets.  Set is complete with "J" hook and endkeeper.

                         Cast Buckle Chinstrap Hardware...$8.00 . 



Chinstrap Hardware Set (STAMPED buckle)

Blackened brass chinstrap hardware.  This is a reproduction of the second chinstrap buckle made in WWII.  These are perfect for any WWII M1 helmet, as originally they were used on fixed bales, and swivel bales!  Set is complete with "J" hook and endkeeper.

                         Stamped Buckle Hardware Set...$8.00



Chinstrap Hardware T-1 Assembly

Blackened brass T-1 assembly.  These are NOS original WWII era, NOT postwar!  They are protected in grease.  Straight out of the box!

                         Chinstrap Hardware T-1 Assembly...$8.00

 

 


M1C Baby Durable®  DOT studs for M1C or M2 chinstraps

EXACT hardware used during WWII for the attaching of the paratrooper chinstraps to the liner body. Available in blackened (M1C) or nickel plated brass (D-bale). 4 pc. set includes: 2 caps, 2 studs. Easy to install.
THESE ARE FOR THE CHINSTRAPS!

 

1 Set Nickel ....$5.00

1 Set Black ....$5.00

 


Helmet Liner Restoration Supplies

QUESTIONS? Click HERE

 

WWII M1 Helmet Liner Paint

14.5 oz Spray Can.  For the "Do it Yourself" type.  This is the same paint we use.  The color is correct & perfectly flat, there is no sheen when dry.  

WILL NOT SHIP OVERSEAS

 

Aerosol Can Liner Paint $18.00 

 

 

Setting Tool for semi tubular rivets

Properly "roll crimps" the rivets that secure the "A" washers onto a helmet liner.

                     Setting Tool...$30.00 




Late WWII M1 Helmet liner semi tubular rivets

EXACT brass rivets used in the construction of WWII helmet liners!

 

                                                                 Set of 10....$6.00

                            Set of 100....$30.00   



Early to Mid WWII M1 Helmet liner semi tubular rivets

EXACT steel rivets used in the construction of WWII helmet liners. 

 

Set of 10....$6.00

       Set of 100....$30.00   

 


ROLL of Helmet liner webbing OD#3

Dyed OD#3, in two weaves, Single (SHBT), and Triple (THBT). Sold by the yard.

 

SHBT (single herringbone twill) $8.00 yard 

THBT (triple herringbone twill) $8.00 yard


 
BASIC M1 Helmet liner webbing kit OD#3

Kit includes 10 semi-tubular rivets, neckband, shoestring, and the 2-piece harness set.  Choose SHBT, or THBT webbing, either are correct for WWII.  Also, now you can choose segma® hardware types; nickel (early war) or blackened (late war).



$25.00 per KIT.
SHBT, nickel segmas®. 

SHBT, black segmas®.

THBT, nickel segmas®.

THBT, black segmas®.



COMPLETE
M1 Helmet liner webbing kit OD#3

These are the same webbing kits as above except these include the "A" washers.  When you order online please specify your washer choice.

SHBT Steel "A" washers, nickel segmas®...$30.00

 SHBT Green "A" washers, nickel segmas®...$30.00

      SHBT Brass "A" washers, black segmas®...$30.00       

THBT Steel "A" washers, nickel segmas®...$30.00

THBT Green "A" washers, nickel segmas®...$30.00

  THBT Brass "A" washers, nickel segmas®...$30.00

 


COMPLETE PARATROOPER M1 Helmet liner webbing kit OD#3

Complete kit to convert any standard WWII/Korean era helmet liner into a paratrooper helmet liner.  Parts include: main webbing kit, rivets, washers, DOT snaps, "A" yokes, and leather chincup.  Choose an INLAND or WESTINGHOUSE style kit.  

 

Inland Jump Liner Kit....$65.00

Westinghouse Jump Liner Kit....$65.00



RAYON Helmet liner webbing kit

 

Complete rayon webbing kit.  Parts include: main webbing kit, rivets, either rectangular or "A" shaped washers, and fixed leather chinstrap.  Below you can choose which type of washers you require.  Pictured below is the kit with rectangular washers (most popular).

 

                 Rayon Kit - Rectangular Washers...$45.00

                    Rayon Kit - Steel "A" Washers...$45.00

 

Inland Jump Liner "A" Yokes

Our "A" yoke patterns are taken from 1942 dated Quartermaster drawings.  The webbing length, stitching, and buckle placement is correct.  When installed these will fit uniformly in your liner.  This variation "A" yoke is best for an early-war impression, as Inland was making jump liners ahead of the Westinghouse type shown below.  The webbing is OD#3 in shade and the buckles are blackened steel.

 

             Inland Jump Liner "A" Yokes...$20.00

 

Westinghouse Jump Liner "A" Yokes

Our "A" yoke patterns are taken from 1942 dated Quartermaster drawings.  The webbing length, stitching, and buckle placement is correct.  When installed these will fit uniformly in your liner .  This variation "A" yoke is best for a mid to late war impression.  Westinghouse made jump liners towards the end and after Inland contract.  The webbing is OD#7 in shade and the buckles are green painted steel.

 

      Westinghouse Jump Liner "A" Yokes...$20.00

 

Helmet Liner Washers & Hardware


QUESTIONS? Click HERE


Rectangular Washers for M1 Helmet liner

Corrosion resistant plated steel construction. These are perfect for any early war liner restoration, including Hawley liners!  Sold in a set of (9).  

                        1 Set of 9....$10.00



STEEL M1 Helmet liner "A" Washers

These are perfect for any early war liner restoration.  Sold in sets of (9).

 

1 Set of 9....$10.00



GREEN PAINTED M1 Helmet liner "A" Washers

These are perfect for any mid-war liner restoration.  Sold in sets of (9).

1 Set of 9....$10.00



BRASS M1 Helmet liner "A" Washers

These are perfect for any late-war liner restoration.  Sold in sets of (9).

 

            1 Set of 9....$10.00 



Eyelets for Helmet Liner Webbing Kits

These secure the HBT webbing together while making liner kits.

 

                      $25.00 per 100. 

 


Segma® fasteners

EXACT hardware used for the manufacture of nape straps and liner kits. Available in blackened or nickel plated brass. Sold in sets of 100, this will produce 25 kits.

 

Set of 100 Black Segmas...$80.00 

Set of 100 Nickel Segmas...$80.00 

 


Segma® fasteners 

NOW IN SMALLER QUANTITY FOR QUICK REPAIRS

EXACT hardware used for the manufacture of nape straps and liner kits. Available in blackened or nickel plated brass. Sold in sets of 4, which will make 1 kit.

 

 

Small Set of Black Segmas...$8.00  

Small Set of Nickel Segmas...$8.00 



M1C Baby Durable®  DOT sockets for helmet liner

EXACT hardware used during WWII for the attaching of the paratrooper chinstraps to the liner body. 4 pc. set includes: 2 caps, 2 sockets. Easy to install.

THESE ARE FOR THE LINER!