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The WW2 US Army Steel Helmet Front Seam Fixed Bale Shell is an original military issue item produced for American forces during World War II. This helmet shell is distinguished by its front seam, where the steel rim is joined at the front, and fixed bales, which are the non-swiveling loops on each side designed to secure the chinstrap. The front seam and fixed bale construction identify this helmet as part of the early production run, generally manufactured between 1941 and mid-1943. Made from manganese steel for enhanced protection, this type of helmet was widely issued to U.S. Army personnel across all theaters of the conflict. The shell does not include the liner or chinstraps. It typically features an OD (olive drab) exterior paint, with evidence of wartime use and age-related wear possible. This artifact represents the standard headgear issued to American soldiers in the initial years of World War II.
