WW2 US M1 Helmet With Liner 241st Field Artillery Regiment Named

The WW2 US M1 Helmet with Liner, named to the 241st Field Artillery Regiment, represents a standard issue combat helmet used by American forces during the Second World War. This example includes both the steel shell and an original liner, ensuring full assembly as issued to servicemen of the era. The helmet bears identification attributing it to the 241st Field Artillery Regiment, a unit that served within the US Army throughout the conflict. The M1 design features a steel outer shell with a suspended inner liner, providing protection and comfort for the wearer. Key features include original paint finish, period hardware, and typical construction details such as a fixed or swivel bale chinstrap attachment, depending on the specific production run. Liners from this period are generally constructed from hard fiber with a webbed suspension system. Items like this are valued for their historical authenticity and direct association with specific military units of World War II.