WWII US 1917A1 "Kelly Helmet", Liner, Chin Strap - Stamped "22C" McCord

At offer is a very nice WWII USMC Army M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet, Liner, Chinstrap.   It was manufactured by McCord Radiator , of Chicago, Illinois and probably 1940 or 1941 production year, Heat-Stamp "22C".  In 1939, the M1917A1 improved version of the WW I helmet was introduced with the same steel "tin hat" shell, but with several other changes. A leather liner with hair-filled pads and two-piece canvas webbing chinstrap (with brass hook and buckle) made the updated version far more comfortable and sturdier than the M1917 original. A small nut at the apex of the helmet holds the liner in place. The M1917A1 weighs two pounds, six ounces.As a a stop gap, old M1917 helmets were refitted with new liners copied straight from the experimental 5A helmet, which would not be adopted. The 1917A1 possessed an improved suspension system made from leather over a sheet metal frame. As the US moved closer to war the Rock Island Arsenal issued a contract in 1940 to the McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Corporation for approximately 2 million M1917A1 helmets. After 900.000 new helmets had been delivered the rest of the contract was terminated in favor of the new M1 combat helmet. The helmets of the 1940 contract have "HEAT NUMBERS" ranging from "1A" through "22C" stamped behind the rim seam   Please look closely at all the photos as they are a very important part of the description and you are purchasing what is pictured.  THIS IS A NO RETURN ITEM.  I apologize for the shipping cost but Ebay charges 15% on shipping and the Post Office has gone crazy. EBAY CHARGES STATE SALES TAX Customizable Templates. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter PLEASE ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU WISH - THIS IS A NO RETURN ITEM

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