US Army Officer’s M1 Helmet With Woodland Cover 1988 Dated

The US Army Officer’s M1 Helmet with Woodland Cover, dated 1988, represents a late Cold War-era example of the iconic American combat helmet. The M1 helmet design was standard issue for U.S. military personnel from World War II until its replacement by the PASGT helmet in the mid-1980s, though it remained in service during the transition period. This helmet consists of a steel shell and a separate, adjustable liner, both designed to provide ballistic protection and comfort. The included woodland camouflage cover reflects the common pattern adopted by the U.S. Army in the 1980s to provide concealment in temperate environments. Officer helmets typically bear insignia or markings denoting rank, although not all retained such features. The 1988 date aligns with the period when M1 helmets were being phased out but could still be encountered among reserve units and certain active-duty personnel. This example illustrates typical elements of late-issue M1 combat gear as used by U.S. Army officers