WW2 US USN Navy M1 Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet With Westinghouse Liner

The WW2 US USN Navy M1 Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet With Westinghouse Liner is an original United States Navy combat helmet from the Second World War. This helmet features a front seam on the steel shell, a characteristic of early-war M1 helmet production, as well as fixed chinstrap bales, which were later replaced by swivel versions. The included liner was manufactured by Westinghouse Electric Company, a primary supplier of helmet liners during this era. The liner is composed of a fibrous material and incorporates a suspension system designed for soldier comfort and protection. This example would have been standard issue for US Navy personnel during World War II, replacing earlier helmet designs. The combination of the front seam shell, fixed bales, and Westinghouse liner reflects typical production methods and materials used from 1941 to 1943, providing insight into mid-20th century military equipment development and usage within the US armed forces.