Original Vietnam War M1 Helmet Liner – Type II (Parachutist) – Project Grade
Original Vietnam War Type II (paratrooper) M1 helmet liners, offered strictly as project-grade shells. These are the same liners we’ve repurposed into our St. Clair clones and restored for Vietnam-era airborne builds — but make no mistake, they require full attention and serious work.
What You Get
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Original Vietnam War Type II liner
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Nylon/plastic construction (introduced in 1967)
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Intact liner body suitable for restoration or clone projects
Typical Condition
These are project grade, which means:
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Webbing may be dry-rotted, brittle, torn, or completely missing
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Hardware may be rusted through or damaged
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Yokes can be torn, incomplete, or missing entirely
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Only the liner body should be considered salvageable
Some customers love the challenge and use these as a base for St. Clair or Hawley-style clone builds. Others buy them thinking they’ll save the original parts and then realize there’s nothing to save beyond the shell.
We want to be absolutely clear:
These liners are for people with imagination and grit — not for quick restorations.
What They Need
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Full restoration
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Type II (airborne) web kit
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Headband
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Neckband
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Time, patience, and creativity
Photos show multiple examples to give an accurate representation of typical condition. No hand-select.
Sold individually.
