M-1C Airborne Helmet, Complete, VN. This helmet features an original steel M-1 helmet shell in EXC condition with correct unissued Vietnam era M1-C Airborne chinstraps (they have the male snaps for the liner). Helmet liners are VG to EXC condition wart time dated liners. The helmet liners are correct Airborne liners with A-Straps and female press stud snaps to attach to the helmet chinstrap. Sweatband and nape strap are VG+ to EXC condition and DSA dated 1975 or earlier. Chin cups are in EXC condition. Helmet includes new repro Mitchell Cover due to availability and correct elastic camouflage band. Learn More
M-1C Airborne Helmet Complete, Reenactor: This helmet features an original steel M-1 helmet shell in G to VG condition with correct Vietnam era style M1-C Airborne chinstraps (they have the male snaps for the liner). Helmet liners are VG+ to EXC condition post war dated liners from the mid 1970's to mid-1980's. The helmet liners are correct Airborne liners with A-Straps and female press stud snaps to attach to the helmet chinstrap. These have fixed suspensions like 1960's dated liners, only the date stamp is different. Complete with NOS post war nape strap and VG to EXC postwar sweatband. Chin cups are in EXC condition. Helmet includes new repro Mitchell Cover and correct elastic camouflage band. The perfect reenacting or display helmet. The only difference between a 60's dated and postwar helmet is the date in the liner and the fit. The post war ABN liners stick out about 1/4" all the way around compared to 60's era liners. Learn More
M-1 Helmet Complete, VN: This helmet features an original steel M-1 helmet shell in VG to EXC condition with correct VN era chinstraps. Helmet liners are Vietnam War period with fixed, riveted suspension. Liners are in VG to EXC used condition and are fully functional. Liner style may vary based on availability, but all are period correct and dated 1974 or earlier with fixed suspension. Sweatband and nape strap are in VG+ to EXC condition and are DSA dated, 1975 or earlier. Complete with new reproduction Mitchell Cover due to availability. Helmet includes elastic helmet band or USMC Inner tube band. Please specify helmet band choice when ordering. Learn More
M-1 Helmet Complete, Reenactor: This helmet features an original steel M-1 helmet shell in G to VG condition with correct Vietnam era chinstraps. Helmet liners are late war to immediate post war in VG+ to EXC condition from the mid 1970's to early 80's. Most of the liners that we use are the earlier style removable that have / had paper labels (many are missing), some are the ink stamped liners from the early 80's. It just depends on availability.
While the liner shells are 70's era, most of the removable suspensions will be 80's dated as we have replaced the used suspensions with unissued webbing so you get a nice, strong, clean suspension that will work well. Unissued post war nape strap is included and the sweatbands are a mix of DSA and DLA dated USGI in VG+ to EXC used that have been cleaned and reconditioned or unissued post war dated. Complete with new reproduction Mitchell Cover and elastic helmet band (or USMC Inner tube band).
The perfect reenacting helmet. The only structural difference between this helmet and the other listed below is the liner hardware. A mid 70's / 80's era liner suspension has round hardware (removable suspension) as opposed to the A shaped internal washers (fixed suspension) found in a VN era liner. Once the sweatband is in place, it is difficult to see the suspension hardware. Based on this, it is the perfect reenacting helmet for those on a budget, or for those who do not want to tear up a collectible liner. Learn More
Lightweight Rucksack Cargo Shelf. These are unissued VN era cargo shelves for the riveted lightweight rucksack frame. The shelves are all pulled from 1966 / 67 dated boxes. They are individually sealed in the original plastic outer wrapping. Some have paper tags inside the plastic and some do not, it just depends on our inventory at the time and what box they are pulled from. Learn More
USGI Mess Kit Utensil Set. These are the standard USGI eating utensils. Genuine Govt issue, set consists of fork, spoon, and knife. We have two grades available: VG/VG+ used condition and New Old Stock (NOS) that are straight from the original boxes. Priced per set of one spoon, one fork, and one knife. Manufacturers vary and fork size (there is regular length and slightly longer) can vary based on inventory on hand.
Be wary of listings online for less expensive sets that state "USGI Style" or "USGI Type". If they use the words style or type or fail to say USGI issue, they are imported Chinese copies and are NOT USGI issue.
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USGI Mess Kit. These are the standard stainless steel US issue mess kit issued from WWII through the 80's. Currently we have 1960's dated kits for sale. Dates vary, but all are USGI Surplus and in the 60's. Overall VG used condition, these will have some dings and dents in the bottoms and show signs of use, but we try to only keep pretty nice used ones. Nothing too major or distracting, but if you need a pristine mess kit, you should look for a newer one. Learn More
USGI L-Handle Canteen Cups. This is the correct style cup for WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Some of the cups are dated, some are not (as a general rule manufacturers stopped marking canteen cups with dates after 1965. All are USGI and most are in overall VG used condition. Learn More
General Purpose Strap (Most 50's dated). Standard cotton GP strap with a snap on each end. These can be used to carry ammo cans, as replacement straps on medic bags, 2qt canteen covers, rifle slings, etc. The straps were have are basically unissued but have some verdigris on the hardware. You can clean them up should you chose. Learn More
