Original US WWII M1 helmet set, built around an original McCord swivel bail steel shell with manganese rim and heat stamp 1107C. The shell retains the characteristic coarse cork-textured finish typical of original wartime American M1 helmets.
The liner is an original Westinghouse liner, configured in an Airborne / Market Garden-style setup. This gives the helmet set the recognisable appearance associated with a US paratrooper helmet from the 1944 period. The name “Mulligan” is visible inside the liner, adding extra individuality and collector appeal.
This helmet set is an attractive original collector’s item for enthusiasts of US Airborne, Operation Market Garden, mannequin displays, museum presentations and historical WWII equipment. Visible wear, storage marks and age-related traces are consistent with an original period item.
This is a single original helmet set. The photographs show the actual example supplied.
Historical Context
The American M1 helmet was the standard combat helmet of the US Army during WWII. The steel outer shell was produced by several manufacturers, including McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company, one of the best-known makers of wartime M1 helmets.
For Airborne troops, helmets were often adapted or paired with special liners and chinstrap arrangements that were more suitable for parachutist use. The term Market Garden model refers to the characteristic Airborne appearance associated with the period of Operation Market Garden in September 1944.
The name Mulligan inside the liner makes this set especially appealing to collectors. Without additional archival or provenance documentation, this should be regarded as a period name marking rather than fully documented personal attribution.
Specifications
- Original US WWII M1 helmet set
- Original McCord steel helmet shell
- Swivel bail configuration
- Manganese rim
- Shell heat stamp: 1107C
- Coarse period cork-textured finish
- Original Westinghouse liner
- Airborne / Market Garden-style configuration
- Name Mulligan visible inside the liner
- Authentic signs of age, storage and previous use
- Unique individual example
- The helmet shown is the helmet supplied
- Suitable for collecting and historical display
