Original U.S. Late WWII M1 McCord Rear Seam Helmet with Int'l Molded Plastics Liner and Helmet Net MP 40 Operation Tailwind was a covert

Operation Tailwind was a covert incursion into southeastern Laos during the Vietnam War

with no play in the the crossguard or handle

The rear is single-vented and comes with straps in matching dark gray wool attached below on either side

the Navy sent a message fleet-wide

It comes complete with inert fuse

Original U.S. Late WWII M1 McCord Rear Seam Helmet with Int'l Molded Plastics Liner and Helmet Net MP 40 Operation Tailwind was a covertOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a late WWII Produced M1 Helmet, with a rear seam swivel bale shell by McCord, and a "High Pressure" liner by International Molded Plastics. It also is fitted with a lovely helmet net, fitted with pieces of brown and green colored burlap, to help increase the camouflage profile. It shows wear consistent with service, and likely saw some service post war, but it is still in quite good