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International Molded Plastics, Inc. High-pressure method M-1 helmet liners What exactly is the “little man” mold in mark inside these liners supposed to be?

U.S. Navy Steel Helmet Mk. II The Mk. - 2 was specifically designed for Naval telephone talkers to use in fixed battle stations.

Anatomy of the M-1 helmet chin strap 1941 - 1943 This 1-Point Lesson gives you a quick "what you need to know" about the M-1 helmet Infantry chinstrap.

Wartime Shortages of Brass and the M-1 Helmet 1942 - 1943 Brass shortage and it's affect on the M-1 helmet

Anatomy of the M-2 Helmet chin strap January 1942 - Fall 1943 This 1-Point Lesson gives you a quick "what you need to know" about the M-2 Helmet airborne chinstrap.