517th PIR Airborne Modified M-1 Helmet
The 517th M-1 helmet, was the result of a specific field modification performed by “Riggers” or GIs who altered standard infantry equipment, including M-1 helmets, for use by airborne troops.
Dennison U.S.A. 1944 Helmet Netting – “is it Live or is it Memorex”?
Within the scope of collecting the M-1 helmet and it’s accessories, there are items of myth and legend that seem to cycle in endless debate among collectors as to their authenticity. Among these items is the Dennison U.S.A. 1944 helmet net.
Canadian two-tone and improvised vehicle camouflage helmet netting.
Every M-1 helmet collector has been guilty of dressing up some of their M-1s so they don’t have to defend the question of “why do you have so many that look exactly alike?.” Canadian two-tone and cut down vehicle camouflage netting are two of the most readily available surplus nets used for this purpose.
Hell Is For Heroes - Starring The "Commando Helmet Net"
Filmed in 1962 a young Steve McQueen plays Pvt. Reese, an embittered soldier who has just been sent back to join a group of weary GIs of the 95th Infantry Division. They are unexpectedly......
