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Helmet Related Items

Segma®, Speedy Rivet®, and Baby Durable® are brands manufactured and owned exclusively by Scovill Inc.

 

Helmet T-SHIRT

 

 

HELMET T-SHIRT

Introducing the first in a series of tee-shirts produced exclusively for the M1 helmet and WWII enthusiast!  Our first design features an early-war fixed-bale helmet prominently displayed over watermark detail of the M1 helmet development.  These quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton shirts are white linen in color, giving it an old-world look with multi-colored graphics, in sizes Large and Extra-Large.

 

LARGE Helmet T-Shirt...$25.00

X-LARGE Helmet T-Shirt...$25.00



 

HBT Field Caps, Jeep Caps & A4 Caps

 

Reproduction M43 HBT Field Cap

 

Patterned from original examples.  These are made with U.S. Army HBT material.  Eyelets on each side.  

NEW PRICE - REDUCED FROM $30.00 EACH!

 

Size 7....$15.00

Size 7 1/4....$15.00

Size 7 1/2....$15.00

Size 7 3/4....$15.00




Reproduction WWII Jeep Cap 

100% Wool, no seam construction.  
One size fits all.  
Wash in cold water, air dry only!

 

Jeep Cap....  OUT OF STOCK

 

Reproduction A4 Mechanics Cap

100% Wool, no seam construction.  
One size fits all.  
Wash in cold water, air dry only!

A4 Mechanics Cap...$25.00

 



Helmet Chinstraps

 

WWII U.S. M1917A1 Helmet Chinstraps 

 

This chinstrap assembly is for the M1917A1 Helmet.  Our straps features the correct hardware pattern; cast brass buckle, brass "J" hook and STEEL endkeeper. 

 

                   M1917A1 Helmet Chinstraps...$20.00 



U.S. Infantry M1 helmet web chinstrap (Early-War)


 

This chinstrap set is BEST for the "Fixed Bale" M1 Helmet.  The fixed bale is the first WWII M1 Helmet Variant.  What sets these straps apart is the buckle.  The buckle is cast brass.  Later versions were stamped brass.  This buckle pattern is leftover from the M1917A1 chinstraps sold above.  The "J" hook and "endkeeper" are black brass.

 

                         Early War Helmet Chinstraps...$16.00

 

U.S. Infantry M1 helmet web chinstrap (Mid-War)


 This strap set is BEST for the "Swivel Bale" M1 Helmet*.  The swivel bale is the second WWII M1 Helmet Variant.  This chinstrap features a buckle that is stamped brass with two stepped bars for securing the webbing.  This buckle replaced the cast version sold above.  The "J" hook and "endkeeper" are black brass.

*this chinstrap assembly can be used with the fixbale helmet as well

 

                         Mid War Helmet Chinstraps...$16.00

 

U.S. Infantry M1 helmet web chinstrap (Late-War)


 This strap set is BEST for the "Rear Seam" M1 Helmet*.  This chinstrap features a flat stamped black steel buckle.  This buckle replaced the stepped version sold above.  The "J" hook and "endkeeper" are black brass.

*also can be used on front seam swivel bale helmets

 

                         Late War Helmet Chinstraps...$16.00


 
 

Sweatbands, Liner Straps & Neckbands

 

 

"Double Wire" Variation - Early War

  

              Sweatband - Double Wire....$25.00   

 


Slider Buckle Variation - Mid to Late War   


 

                      Sweatband - Mid to Late War....$25.00   

 


Reproduction Fixed Chinstrap for Early WWII Helmet Liners

 

These match perfectly to the original strap pictured on the right.  This strap was used on the earliest versions of the WWII helmet liner.  (2) steel rivets will be included for installing.

 

                    Fixed Leather Chinstrap... $20.00 

 


Reproduction "Flat Flip" Helmet Liner Leather Chinstrap 

  

"Flat Flip" Buckle, early WWII

 

                 Flat Flip Leather Chinstrap... $15.00 

 


Reproduction Green Buckle Helmet Liner Leather Chinstrap

   

Our reproduction is pictured on the left.  An original example is pictured on the right.

 

                     Green Buckle Leather Chinstrap... $15.00 

 

Reproduction Black Buckle Leather Chinstrap

 

"Black" Buckle, late WWII

                    Black Buckle Leather Chinstrap...$15.00 

 

Original Helmet Liner Leather Chinstraps

                          

This is truly and excellent find!  Boxed helmet liner chinstraps in MINT condition!  These are U.S. made with black painted steel fittings and army russet leather.  The official name; Strap Chin Assembly, Leather, Russet.  The pictures are true to life....these are in superb condition!  

 

Mint Original Helmet Liner Chinstrap...$25.00

 

Rayon Neckband

 

Early war neckband.  Originals are rare and high priced.  Our affordable reproduction is a suitable counterpart.

 

                      Rayon Neckband...$5.00

 

Neckband, size Medium

Our neckbands fit original WWII liner webbing assemblies. Choose (4) variations.  Steel fittings are early war, black fittings are late war.  Original WWII neckbands came in various sizes.  We make ours in medium which is most common.

 

  $5.00. Black segma®, SHBT

$5.00. Black segma®, THBT

  $5.00. Nickel segma®, SHBT

  $5.00. Nickel segma®, THBT

 

Neckband, adjustable

These neckbands were produced in 1945, they are adjustable, which eliminates the confusion over finding the correct size. 

 

                        Neckband, adjustable...$10.00 

 

 

Paratrooper Related Items




Reproduction Rigger Pouch

Modified field gear made for airborne troops.  These hold 4 Garand clips or five 15 rd. 
Carbine clips.  Handy for grenades too!  These are made like originals and simply slip over the pistol belt.  Size is 2x2x4 inches.

Airborne Rigger Pouch... $15.00

 




Paratrooper Pocket Patches

   

Excellent reproductions of original pocket patches.  These were sewn to the breast pocket of field and flight jackets.  These are machine embroidered on twill or wool, or hand-sewn bullion.  Each patch is respective in size to it's original counterpart.  Most are 3 3/4" wide.  The 509th PIB is 5 3/4" Tall by 4 1/2 Wide, so on and so forth.

Here is the list in order;
Top Row
Generic - 501st PIR - 502nd PIR - 503rd PIR - 504th PIR - 505th PIR 506th PIR

Bottom Row
508th PIR - 509th PIB - 513th PIR - 517th PIR - 541st PIR - 462nd PFAB

 

Generic...$20.00

501st....$20.00

502nd....$20.00

503rd....$20.00

504th....$20.00

505th....$20.00

506th....$20.00

508th....$20.00

509th....$20.00

513th....$20.00

517th....$20.00

541st....$20.00

462nd....$20.00




Reproduction Paratrooper Gloves 

100% leather construction.  Sized, Medium - Large - X-Large

 

Paratrooper Gloves Medium....$25.00

Paratrooper Gloves Large....$25.00

Paratrooper Gloves X-Large....$25.00



Early Un-Painted Leather Chincup

We made these using an original example and wartime dated mechanical drawings.  They are made with 4-5 oz. leather, army russet tanned and lined with genuine chamois.  The un-painted chincups are regarded as being early war.  A good choice for an M2 helmet.


               Early Un-Painted Leather Chincup...$20.00

 

Leather Chincup for WWII Paratrooper Helmet Liner

We made these using an original example (pictured bottom) and wartime dated mechanical drawings.  They are made with 4-5 oz. leather, painted brown and lined with genuine chamois.  The painted chincups are regarded as being more mid to late war.  A good choice for an M1C helmet.


                    Painted Leather Chincup...$20.00

 

Inland Jump Liner "A" Yokes

Our "A" yoke patterns are taken from 1942 dated Quartermaster drawings.  The webbing length, stitching, and buckle placement is correct.  When installed these will fit uniformly in your liner.  This variation "A" yoke is best for an early-war impression, as Inland was making jump liners ahead of the Westinghouse type shown below.  The webbing is OD#3 in shade and the buckles are blackened steel.

 

             Inland Jump Liner "A" Yokes...$20.00

 

Westinghouse Jump Liner "A" Yokes

Our "A" yoke patterns are taken from 1942 dated Quartermaster drawings.  The webbing length, stitching, and buckle placement is correct.  When installed these will fit uniformly in your liner .  This variation "A" yoke is best for a mid to late war impression.  Westinghouse made jump liners towards the end and after Inland contract.  The webbing is OD#7 in shade and the buckles are green painted steel.

 

      Westinghouse Jump Liner "A" Yokes...$20.00

 

U.S. M1C Paratrooper Helmet Chinstrap

Standard M1C length and fitted on the ends with black Baby Durable® sockets so they will snap into the jump liner.  The hardware used is mid-war.

  

                    M1C Paratrooper Chinstrap...$18.00 

 

U.S. M2 Paratrooper Helmet Chinstrap

 

Same as standard M1C chinstraps except the buckle is a reproduction of the early-war CAST type and the Baby Durable®  sockets are nickel plated instead of blackened.


                             M2 Paratrooper Chinstrap... $18.00

 

Reproduction D-Day Paratrooper Cricket

Excellent reproduction of the cricket used by paratroopers on D-Day. 

 

                       Cricket...$10.00 each 

 

 
 

Reproduction Paratrooper First Aid Kit OD#3

Made for use as an impression only.  Very popular item!  

 

                          First Aid Pouch...$25.00 each.  

 

 

Reproduction Morphine Syrettes


 

                            Reproduction Morphine Syrette...$15.00 each. 

 


Reproduction Reflector Disc 

  

Solid brass construction weighing .6 oz., measuring 1 1/2" across.  The back is stamped SRM 1942.  Used by paratroopers in WWII to see others and mark equipment bags.  

 

  Reflector Disc...$18.00 each.

 

 



Nets, Scrim, Covers, Bands, Eyeshields

 

 


Reproduction Helmet Net, OD#3 3/4" pattern

 

                          Helmet Net OD#3…$15.00.

 


Reproduction Helmet Net, OD#7 3/4" pattern

 

                          Helmet Net OD#7…$15.00.

 


Reproduction Helmet Net Scrim

This is the burlap sack material for camouflaging helmets.   This order includes 9 feet total.  We ship 3 colors: green, rust, and brown -- 3ft.  of each color.

 

                          Helmet Net Scrim...$15.00 each

 


USMC Helmet Cover

Excellent reproduction Marine Corps helmet cover.  These are made after the 1st pattern cover with NO foliage slits.

 

USMC Helmet Cover...$20.00

 



Elastic Helmet Band


Photo shows our spool of original elastic helmet band webbing.  We make just like the original WWII issue.  No markings, 24" long with a 3/4" overlap that is sewn.

 

                                 $10.00 each



Original WWII M-44 Eyeshields


Original WWII issue goggles from a February 1944 dated master crate.

                         Original WWII M-44 Eyeshields...$20.00