Vietnam Issue M-1C Paratrooper Helmet Liner #1

Is there a more iconic piece of U.S. military gear, particularly headgear, than the M-1 Steel Pot?

This is a genuine Vietnam War issue M-1C helmet liner. The liner is in used, excellent condition. It was marked by an owner "ENGEL" (pictued) but it looks like it was little used. At some point it was probably repainted with the Vietnam era 24087 semi-gloss dark OD.

Paratrooper helmets are highly sought after! This liner is clearly dated 1964. It is difficult to find one in this condition. The M-1C paratrooper helmet was common with the 173rd Airborne, 101st Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division early in the Vietnam War.
This listing is for the liner only!

Replacing the WWI Brodie (or Kelly) Helmet in the early years of WWII, the M-1 served as the G.I.'s most versatile piece of protective headgear for over 40 years. Aside from providing basic protection against fragments, it could be used for cooking, cleaning, shaving and even as a toilet in desperate situations.

The helmet's profile defined generations of young fighting men. It harkens back to the long lost days of America's citizen soldiers, when drafted American boys were viewed as liberators and a force for freedom. The M-1 Steel Helmet also set the standard for a multitude of friendly nations who used American helmets or produced their own copies. Its replacement in the 1980's by the more protective, but much heavier and far more uncomfortable M-1 Kevlar helmet heralded the end of an era.

Once sold in stacks at surplus stores for a handful of dollars apiece, M-1 helmets are becoming incredibly scarce. This is a true GI helmet; not an aftermarket copy with a plastic liner.