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The M-1 Steel helmet has a stripe of metal rolled over the edge of the bottom of the helmet. The helmets made during WW2 had this edge strip meet at a seam in the FRONT of the helmet. All Vietname era helmets was made so the seam was in the rear. However, the problem is that this change in manufacture was begun during WW2 so some WW2-era helmets also have the seam in the rear.
That is much as I know. There are some new books available that describe all the details of helmets and their Liners and the many variations.
"A History of the M-1 Helmet in World War II" by Mark A. Reynosa, Publisher Schiffer
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The helmet we wore in Vietnam is identical to the ones worn in WWII and Korea. They consisted of a composite "helmet liner" and a "steel pot." The reason they look different is the cover. In Vietnam, we had a cloth 'leaf green' pattern cover over the helmet. The 'kevlar' helmet was introduced in the early 1980's.
The helmet we wore in Vietnam is identical to the ones worn in WWII and Korea. They consisted of a composite "helmet liner" and a "steel pot." The reason they look different is the cover. In Vietnam, we had a cloth 'leaf green' pattern cover over the helmet. The 'kevlar' helmet was introduced in the early 1980's.
Answeralso some world war two helmets with front seam had fixed bales and rear seam helmets had swivel bales. the bail is what the chinstrap attacthes to. the chinstraps are different to.
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What were helmets like in World War 2?
All combatants in WWII were supplied with steel helmets. But only the US and USSR steel helmets survived into the Vietnam War era; both the US and USSR steel helmet "DESIGNS" served in the Vietnam War.
What are the similarities differences between soldiers in the Vietnam War current Iraq war?
What the differences between Iraq war and Vietnam war?
When did British soldiers begin to wear helmets in World War I?
They wore helmets long before world war 1.
What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
Who makes military helmets?
Since the United States established trade relations with Vietnam in the mid 1990's, Vietnam has produced some excellent products; ranging from clothing, to Radio Controlled (R/C) model airplanes. The latest products, noted by the hobby minded consumers have been some accurate militaria equipment: British Empire Pith Helmets from the Zulu War period and the Boer War (1899-1902). These helmets are constructed from the same material that the original British helmets were built from; pith. The Zulu War helmets are offered in white covers, whilst the Boer War British helmets come in Khaki color. Of course, Vietnam also manufactures for sale their Vietnam War NVA pith helmets in OG (Olive Green), those come with a star insignia.
What was Vietnam called after World War 2?
Vietnam was called Vietnam after World War 2.
What are the similarities and differences between the Vietnam war and Indian war?
Vietnam is more painful and bloody and the Indian war wasn't as bloody
What are some of maps involved in the Vietnam war?
Go online or obtain a copy of VIETNAM Magazine (the war magazine not the tourist one); they often run advertisements in them for Vietnam War related items such as: NVA Pith Helmets; Maps; Books; etc.
Does Vietnam and US trade?
Yes. Many fine products come from Vietnam; for the recreation minded folks, R/C (Radio Control) model airplanes; clothing; for military collectors, British Empire pith helmets from the Boer War (1899-1902) and the Zulu Wars (1880s), as well as from the Vietnam War (NVA Pith Helmets). These are brand new, factory made, and some are constructed with genuine "pith", as were the original helmets. The British Army Boer War helmets are covered with Khaki cloth & the Zulu War helmets are covered with white cloth. The NVA pith helmets are covered in the original OD or OG (Olive Drab or Olive Green) cloth, and come with a star insignia.
What country makes war helmets?
The US established free trade agreements with the nation of Vietnam during the mid 1990s. One of the products Vietnam currently manufactures is military militaria; they make excellent British Empire pith helmets, using genuine pith material (British Army: Zulu War with white covers, and Boer War in khaki color); and original NVA pith helmets (Vietnam War) in their original OG (Olive Green) cloth covers, equipped with the star emblems. Search engines for Pith Helmets will bring up the companies that carry those lines.
What the differences between Iraq war and Vietnam war?
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When was the first war covered on TV?
The Vietnam war from 1959 to 1975.
