A few tips. The reason people talk about the stainless steel rim a lot is because the paint didn't adhere to it and it flakes off revealing the rim underneath. All other rims that have paint actively sticking to them are manganese steel rims which look like stainless but rust. Also if it has the rough sanding texture then it is vietnam era. If it has the smooth texture it is WWII. Other than that great video and I was dying at the beginning
Im glad you liked it!. And thanks for the help. I think I just got the smooth/rough thing backwards. Your video was the main inspiration for this and I got most everything from your video on the M1 Helmet so thanks for that!
the thing that connects the chinstraps is called a bale? bail? however you wanna spell it. You have a fixed bail, which was made from 1941-1944. Fixed bails look like a metal staple and are directly welded to the shell. Swivel bails, made form 1944-the end of time, are kind of like a joint. they have a hinge that allows the metal to move. there are alot of images on google for fixed bales and swivel bales that would probably help you out more than my sub-par description.
and i think your helmet is probably a 42-43 production. if the little A shaped brackets holding the webbing to the liner are green, its mid ww2. If the brackets are black, probably later war.
also, the only big thing on the inside of shell is the heat stamp. it should be a set of 1-4 digits followed by a letter in the form xxxx y. theres a relativity chart that can determine the month of the year your helmet was produced. normally these were stamped towards the front of the helmet, but most of the time the stamps are weak, covered with paint, or missing altogether.
I think mine is late WWII cus it's got the same strap and stainless steel rim But I don't have the liner or the brown pattern on the inside so yeah you took it out And the seam for the rim is on the back
I just watched this again and I just wanna make sure that your helmet is not a reproduction. If not then you have a really nice helmet. If you look inside and see a number in there I can tell you when the helmet was made. As well the helmet you have is a fixed bale which is quite rare to have intact and can fetch like $100 minimum. Also your chinstraps look kind of like repros because the color is too light but just letting you know. So yeah if you find a number in there and tell it to me I can tell you when the helmet was made and I can give you an approximate value
@@historyhunting_usa4665 just 29? There should be a letter somewhere but maybe it was stamped lightly. Also I've never heard of the short straps but I'm sure they exist
Well the S stands for the manufacturer Schlueter during World War II. In World War I America produced two million helmets. In the Second World War we made twenty two million. Of that twenty two, two million were made by Schlueter, twenty million were made by the company Mccord. The S marking is significantly rarer. However, there has to be more numbers then a four as I believe Schlueter started with three digit heat stamps.
My helmet has replaced liner but on the steel it’s self everything says ww2 but I put a magnet to it to check if it was stainless and the rim is. But I also found out that the entire but and rim is stainless. What could that mean?
Sorry for the late response! I'm unsure what you mean, however the rim is suppose to be stainless steel. Are you saying the actual shell of the helmet is stainless?
@@charlieindriago8609 I actually think you have a Vietnam war helmet. The only way to confirm this is the rim on the helmet. Does it appear to be stainless steel or a different metal? If its stainless steel, it could be a Korean war one. If not, 100% Vietnam war.
Would be a nice video had the camera been stable... You do you of course but would be much nicer had the camera not been moving and giving motion sickness
He doesn't know much about helmets or liners, but really good delivery.
I made this video two years ago. Literally no one cares about your ego.
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"If you don't wanna take this kind of crap,"
*Points to german steel helmet*
that's mean
Well excuse me for not having an appreciation for the nazis.
@@historyhunting_usa4665 this little menuaver is gonna cause us *12 years*
@@colorcrazy2629 nnnnnnooooooo
@@historyhunting_usa4665 Their helmets where more efficent tho :P
@@sixeros4435 how?
A few tips. The reason people talk about the stainless steel rim a lot is because the paint didn't adhere to it and it flakes off revealing the rim underneath. All other rims that have paint actively sticking to them are manganese steel rims which look like stainless but rust. Also if it has the rough sanding texture then it is vietnam era. If it has the smooth texture it is WWII. Other than that great video and I was dying at the beginning
Im glad you liked it!. And thanks for the help. I think I just got the smooth/rough thing backwards. Your video was the main inspiration for this and I got most everything from your video on the M1 Helmet so thanks for that!
@@historyhunting_usa4665 no problem man! Glad to be helping out
Ok so now I know my helmet is veitnam
Wow how dare you touch her body like that! I expected more from you Micah -Michael
its been seven months, but I havent forgotten this betrayal
historyhunting_usa I’ve been searching forever what what era is my helmet from the heat stamp is 2325
@@rexm115 front or rear seam?
Thank you, just received a M1 helmet from my dad. Wondering what era it was. It is a early WW2! Probably from 1942
Very Cool! Im glad you found the video helpful!
Not only does he explain stuff but his also hilarious XD
Thank you!
the thing that connects the chinstraps is called a bale? bail? however you wanna spell it. You have a fixed bail, which was made from 1941-1944. Fixed bails look like a metal staple and are directly welded to the shell. Swivel bails, made form 1944-the end of time, are kind of like a joint. they have a hinge that allows the metal to move. there are alot of images on google for fixed bales and swivel bales that would probably help you out more than my sub-par description.
and i think your helmet is probably a 42-43 production. if the little A shaped brackets holding the webbing to the liner are green, its mid ww2. If the brackets are black, probably later war.
also, the only big thing on the inside of shell is the heat stamp. it should be a set of 1-4 digits followed by a letter in the form xxxx y. theres a relativity chart that can determine the month of the year your helmet was produced. normally these were stamped towards the front of the helmet, but most of the time the stamps are weak, covered with paint, or missing altogether.
Thanks got a m1 from a military surplus store and I had no clue when it was from, guess I have a reused ww2 helmet but a vietnam era liner
Of course! Yeah its hard to find m1 helmets with original paint and liners from surplus stores and other places that tend to mix up and re use items.
I have one that has the sandy paint job on it.
And the insert has someone's same carved into the liner.
just a side note, maybe if its not green it can also be a good sign
oh true true
This is absolutely hilarious i'm dying XD! Keep up the great work boi! Also i have a question, did she ask you on a second date?
Fixed bale is the welded piece attached to side of the steel helmet that holds the Od no. 3 (khaki) chin strap
I think mine is late WWII cus it's got the same strap and stainless steel rim
But I don't have the liner or the brown pattern on the inside so yeah you took it out
And the seam for the rim is on the back
love the video
Much Obliged!
Fantastic simple breakdown
Some Late war ww2 back seem schlueters had a magnesium brim
Love the video man 😂😂
thanks a lot!
Mine has a big gash on the side maybe grenade shards
You should totally do a video on it!
@@historyhunting_usa4665 sure
Where did you get the helmet?
A pawn shop!
I just watched this again and I just wanna make sure that your helmet is not a reproduction. If not then you have a really nice helmet. If you look inside and see a number in there I can tell you when the helmet was made. As well the helmet you have is a fixed bale which is quite rare to have intact and can fetch like $100 minimum. Also your chinstraps look kind of like repros because the color is too light but just letting you know. So yeah if you find a number in there and tell it to me I can tell you when the helmet was made and I can give you an approximate value
The number on the bottom is 29. I believe the reason the straps are different is because they were very very rarely used short straps.
@@historyhunting_usa4665 just 29? There should be a letter somewhere but maybe it was stamped lightly. Also I've never heard of the short straps but I'm sure they exist
@@rockinghammilitaryantiques3884 I know its been six months and I could just text you this but it turned out the number was 123
S
@@historyhunting_usa4665 yeah you're good it's an original Schleuter
What about the S marking?
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Well the S stands for the manufacturer Schlueter during World War II. In World War I America produced two million helmets. In the Second World War we made twenty two million. Of that twenty two, two million were made by Schlueter, twenty million were made by the company Mccord. The S marking is significantly rarer. However, there has to be more numbers then a four as I believe Schlueter started with three digit heat stamps.
S stands for shuelter
You missed a lot. Helmets were repainted had new liners straps and many other factors fall into play.
If you took the time to watch my entire video you can see how I mentioned both points you made!
Mine has corking on the sides but not the top
Mine if rough on the but gets sorta smooth towards the top but then again my as lost some paint on top on top and has small dents on top
Hey my helmet is black with two
lightning bolts what does that mean?
That means it a piece of Nazi filth and should be destroyed.
yes . i got this one to...
I just won a relic m1 so when I get it I'll check
You have fixed bale m1 helmet and the webbing You have OD no. 3 however if its olive green in colour its Od no. 7
Thank you for the info! I’ve just referred to them as khaki and Green as it’s easier for new people in the hobby to understand.
My helmet has replaced liner but on the steel it’s self everything says ww2 but I put a magnet to it to check if it was stainless and the rim is. But I also found out that the entire but and rim is stainless. What could that mean?
Sorry for the late response! I'm unsure what you mean, however the rim is suppose to be stainless steel. Are you saying the actual shell of the helmet is stainless?
historyhunting_usa no I had made a mistake. thank you
Cool
Thankyou !
My helmet is rear seemed but it’s rough
What is the liner like? khaki or green? as well as the bails. Are the fixed or swivel?
It has a Vietnam war liner it’s a frankinstine helmet
And the bales are swivel
@@charlieindriago8609 I actually think you have a Vietnam war helmet. The only way to confirm this is the rim on the helmet. Does it appear to be stainless steel or a different metal? If its stainless steel, it could be a Korean war one. If not, 100% Vietnam war.
It definitely not stainless steel
called fixed bale
called no body asked
Would be a nice video had the camera been stable... You do you of course but would be much nicer had the camera not been moving and giving motion sickness
your the only one complaining. If you cant handle a moving camera then Id be suggest you never drive. All I have is my phone to make these videos.
@@historyhunting_usa4665 It wasn't a complaint, more a recommended response..
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I gave it the flower she didnt want it =(