Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet

Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet
Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet

Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet

Very nice example of the United States Marine Corps Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet, with the original Eagle, Globe, and Anchor present. This one bares the correct International Hat Company contract stamp inside the helmet, and appears to be dated 1948 - although it is quite muted and difficult to read. The helmet remains in excellent condition, showing signs of age, use, and wear. Minor areas of soiling, staining and wear - but is generally nice. Contract information is present, but muted and difficult to read.

This one does have a slight odor from storage. Please see the pictures for more detail.

Guaranteed 100% authentic in every respect for life. Be sure to see our other listings for more historical antiques and militaria. Be sure to follow our store as new inventory is added daily. During the Second World War the St.

Louis, Missouri-based International Hat Company, formerly the International Harvest Hat Company, produced the "pressed fiber" sun helmet for the United States Army, Marines and Navy. Tens of thousands of these were produced by International Hat Company based on the pattern developed by Hawley Products Company.

It is well-known, and widely established, that the United States Marine Corp used the International Hat pith helmet as both combat gear, as well as a standard part of the Marine Corps training uniform. In both roles the helmet had one major drawback - it didn't provide adequate ventilation to the wearer's head. The helmet, which had the shape of the classic "safari" helmet had a faux ventilator at the top and only a few vent holes on the side. It is clear from the evolution of the helmet that both Hawley and IHC attempted to resolve this problem by adding more vents. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Korea (1950-53)\Original Period Items".

The seller is "historical_antiques" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.


Korean War Era USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet


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