Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible Mitchell Camouflage Cover Field Gear and it is all brass

and it is all brass mounted

There was a variant of the M1840 without a handguard called the musicians' sword which was intended for use by musicians as a personal defense weapon

borrowing design aspect from many earlier submachine guns

Of particular note is the unusual external barrel latch spring assembly

including the area across the forehead

Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible Mitchell Camouflage Cover Field Gear and it is all brassOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice field worn example of a Vietnam War M 1C Airborne Paratroopers Helmet. These are getting harder and harder to find as time goes on, especially complete. This Vietnam War Helmet M 1. The helmet shell has a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a stainless steel rim. These rims were both rust resistant and had non magnetic qualities that reduced the chance of error readings when placed