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WWII M-1 helmet liners made by the High-Pressure Method Seven companies adopted the high-pressure method. Each company was required to have a mark molded into the interior crown to identify each mold cavity along with a symbol to identify the manufacturer.  

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?

Now That's Funny! V - Leatherneck Laughs Who's th' wise guy!

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.