Original U.S. WWII USMC 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with 2nd Pattern Cover and Portrait Holsters & Cases the original Mk I version

the original Mk I version (this item) and a Mk II version which was introduced in June of 1918

and the canvas has deteriorated to a very delicate condition

- "Panama in Your Pocket" reference manual

as typical of the Model 1840 Musket

58" or approximately a 24 gauge) with gilt decorations

Original U.S. WWII USMC 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with 2nd Pattern Cover and Portrait Holsters & Cases the original Mk I versionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice front seam fixed bale McCord M1 helmet with a Firestone liner, totally genuine 2nd Pattern USMC cover (with faded EGA that was applied for Korea) and a USMC WWII named portrait which we got along with the helmet. The helmet is stamped 612A which indicates the approximate manufacture date of July 1943. The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to