"Battle Battered" 3rd ID
"Battle Battered" 3rd ID
The M1 helmet worn by the "Blue and white Devils" of the famous 3rd Infantry Division.
*Example photos of one of our creations, the patina of your helmet will be unique and will look exactly like the model shown in the photo.
Shell
Shell
Austrian-made M1 infantry steel helmet shell, originally produced between 1975 and 1990 in the style of the US WWII helmet. Features a rear-seam and swivel loops. Fitted with reproduction OD#3 chinstraps. Repainted in Olive Drab 7, the shade used by the U.S. Army from 1936 to 1944. The shell has a textured finish, achieved by adding cork to the paint
Replica Liner
Replica Liner
Recent plastic reproduction of the M1-type helmet liner. Similar to the US M1 model, it includes a sweatband, front grommet, and a faux brown leather chinstrap.
Fiber Liner
Fiber Liner
Surplus M1-type compressed fiber helmet liner, of Belgian origin (ABL). Comes with a sweatband, brown leather chinstrap, and neckband. It also features the typical front grommet found on American helmet liners.
Weight
Weight
2 kg
Materials
Materials
Helmet Shell: Steel
Liner: Fiber / Plastic
Buckles: Metal
Keep in mind
Keep in mind
All of our helmet shells are made of steel and come from military surplus. Some of them are over 50 years old and may show signs of wear and age due to storage. Although they are repainted and restored, some evidence of their past use may still be visible.
Size
Size
The helmet liner is one size fits all, but it is adjustable in depth and head circumference.
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"Battle Battered" 3rd ID
On August 15, 1944, after Italy, the 3rd Infantry Division, also known as the "Rock of the Marne", was assigned to the VI Corps of the US Seventh Army, with the mission of participating in the invasion from the south of France in "Operation Dragoon" and would land at Alpha-Beach near Cap Cavalaire, France.
"Battle Battered" 3rd ID design
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"Battle Battered" 3rd ID paint
The paint used on this Battle Battered version is the same as our other helmets. This is an Olive Drab used by the US Army between 1936 and 1944. The insignia of the 3rd Infantry Division is patinated like the rest of the shell.
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"Battle Battered" 3rd ID texture
The texture of the "cork" is crushed and patinated in order to give a worn effect to the helmet. This is an aspect found on the original US M1 helmets.
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"Battle Battered" 3rd ID chinstrap
Reproduction of patinated Early-War infantry helmet chinstraps. They are artificially worn and soiled to give a worn and aged appearance to this helmet of the 3rd Infantry Division
Parfait et bien fait
Une fois de plus, un très bel ouvrage. Très réaliste, les finitions sont superbes et le rendu est spectaculaire. Merci infiniment à toute l'équipe de Mon Casque M1
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