M1 Helmet Mechanical Drawing Poster

A collage of mechanical drawings detailing the M1 helmet of WWII. Printed on heavy gloss paper, measuring 32″x40″. Each of the four drawings where painstakingly restored for perfect clarity.

Ships in a poster tube by Priority Mail.

International customers must use the correct “Add to Cart” option below. The higher sales price is to cover the cost of shipping. Unfortunately it costs over $25.00 to ship this overseas.

M1 Helmet Poster DOMESTIC… $25.00

M1 Helmet Poster INTERNATIONAL… $40.00

Replacement Swivel Bales – Original

Original “swivel” bales for the M1 helmet.

Swivel Bale Set… $10.00

Replacement Fixed Bales – Reproduction

Reproduction Bale Set for the M1 Fixed Bale Helmet

Fixed Bale Set… $10.00

Replacement M2 Bales – Reproduction

Reproduction “D” bales for the M2 paratrooper helmet

M2 Bale Set… $10.00

Helmet Chinstrap Webbing – OD#3 Color – 3/4″ Wide

Chinstrap Webbing… $6.00 per yard

Chinstrap Hardware Set (Cast buckle)

This is the best choice for “early-war” helmets. To include the; M1917A1, Fixed or M2 paratrooper helmet. Includes the buckle, J hook and endkeeper. Made from solid blackened brass.

Now you can by these in bulk or if you only need the buckle.

Cast Buckle Hardware Set… $6.00

(10) Sets… $50.00

Buckle Only… $3.00

Chinstrap Hardware Set (STAMPED buckle)

This is the best choice for “mid-war” helmets. To include the fixed or swivel bale helmet. Includes the buckle, J hook and endkeeper. Made from solid blackened brass.

Now you can by these in bulk or if you only need the buckle.

Stamped Buckle Hardware Set… $6.00

(10) Sets… $50.00

Buckle Only… $3.00

Chinstrap Hardware Set (FLAT buckle)

his is the best choice for “late-war” helmets. This would be the “rear seam” swivel bale helmet. Includes the buckle, J hook and endkeeper. Made from solid blackened brass.

Now you can by these in bulk or if you only need the buckle.

Flat Buckle Hardware Set… $6.00

(10) Sets… $50.00

Buckle Only… $3.00

Chinstrap “J” Hook & Endkeeper

Same hardware offered in the sets above only here you can order them individually.

“J” Hook… $3.00

Endkeeper… $3.00

Chinstrap Hardware T-1 Assembly – Original New Old Stock

We located a box of these years ago. This hook and ball system was developed late in WWII and replaces the need for the “J” hook. This system was used until after the Vietnam War. These are original WWII stocks. These are greased and will need to be soaked in a solvent when you get them. They clean up nicely and are in mint condition. Made by United Carr.

Chinstrap T-1 Assembly… $5.00

Setting Tool for Semi Tubular Rivets

Properly “roll crimps” the rivets that secure the “A” washers onto a helmet liner. This is a high quality hardened tool that will last for years. It should be noted that this tool will only set semi-tubular rivets.

Setting Tool… $25.00

Semi-Tubular Rivets – Blackened Brass

Solid brass semi-tubular rivet. These are the same size and shape as original rivets. They work for infantry and paratrooper liners. Nine rivets are needed per liner, we include and extra “oops” rivet when you order a pack of ten.

Pack of 10… $5.00

Pack of 100… $20.00

Semi-Tubular Rivets – Steel

Solid steel semi-tubular rivet. These are the same size and shape as original rivets. They work for infantry and paratrooper liners. Nine rivets are needed per liner, we include and extra “oops” rivet when you order a pack of ten.

Pack of 10… $5.00

Pack of 100… $20.00

OD#3 (Khaki) Helmet Liner Webbing

Herringbone twill webbing woven with 100% mercerized cotton. We have the two weave patterns used in WWII; triple (left photo) and single (right photo).

SHBT (single herringbone twill)… $8.00 per yard

THBT (triple herringbone twill)… $8.00 per yard

Rectangular Washers for M1 Helmet liner

Sold as a set of (9).

Rectangular Washers… $10.00

STEEL “A” Washers

These are considered early war. Sold as a set of (9).

Steel “A” Washers… $10.00

GREEN Painted Steel “A” Washers

These are considered mid war. Sold in a set of (9).

Green “A” Washers… $10.00

Blackened BRASS “A” Washers

These are considered late war. Sold in a set of (9).

Brass “A” Washers… $10.00.

Brass Eyelets – Helmet Liner Webbing Kits

Use these in the manufacture of helmet liner web kits. You need nine per kit. We sell them in a set of ten or by the hundred.

$5.00 per set

Pack of 100… $25.00

Helmet Liner Hardware – Segma® fasteners

These are the snaps that are inside the helmet liner. The female side is set in the webbing kit, while the male side makes up the snap system on the nape strap. We sell them with a nickel or black finish. The nickel finish would be considered “early” war, while the black finish is “late” war.

These are sold either by the hundred or by a set of four. A set of four is enough hardware to build ONE liner kit, while a set of one hundred will build TWENTY FIVE liner kits.

Set of 100 Black Segmas… $60.00

Small Set of Black Segmas… $6.00

Set of 100 Nickel Segmas… $60.00

Small Set of Nickel Segmas… $6.00

M1C Baby Durable® DOT sockets for helmet liner

THESE ARE FOR THE LINER!

EXACT hardware used during WWII for the attaching of the paratrooper chinstraps to the liner body. 4 pc. set includes: 2 caps, 2 sockets.

$5.00 per set.

M1C Baby Durable® DOT studs for M1C or M2 chinstraps

THESE ARE FOR THE CHINSTRAPS!

EXACT hardware used during WWII for the attaching of the paratrooper chinstraps to the liner body. Available in black (M1C) or nickel (M2). 4 pc. set includes: 2 caps, 2 studs.

1 Set Nickel… $5.00

1 Set Black… $5.00

Speedy Rivet®

This small piece of hardware can save you a lot of money! Use this to repair a leather liner strap that is broken on the end or at the buckle.

$1.00 per set.

Replacement Leather – WWII Headband – Reproduction

This is the same leather piece we use on all of our sweatbands. These are perfect for repairing an original sweatband with dried out or torn leather.

Headband Leather… $10.00

Early War Headband Spring Clips – Reproduction

These clips are used on the early-war “double wire” headbands. Sold in a set of six.

Set of Early Spring Clips… $8.00

Common Spring Clips for WWII Sweatband – Reproduction

These are the common clips for WWII headbands. Sold in a set of six.

Set of Common Spring Clips… $8.00