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Genuine USGI M1 Steel Pot Helmet – Choose Shell Only or With Liner

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$129.00
ORIGINUSA
ERAWW2 - Cold War
Genuine surplus · Final sale
No returns or exchanges on this item. Please check the condition notes, photos and size before you buy. Questions? Call (610) 323-8000 and we’ll pull it off the shelf for you.
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Genuine USGI M1 Steel Pot Helmet – Choose Shell Only or With Liner
FIELD NOTES

Genuine USGI M1 Steel Pot Helmet — Rear Seam, Swivel Bale, U.S. Military Surplus

The M1 steel helmet, nicknamed the “steel pot,” was the standard U.S. military combat helmet from WWII into the 1980s. This is a genuine steel shell in the rear-seam, swivel-bale style. Nothing in it is a reproduction. Choose the configuration you want, then build your own set from our add-ons.

Choose your configuration:

  • Steel Pot + Liner: the steel shell with its genuine liner and webbing suspension.
  • Steel Pot + Liner + M81 Cover: the steel shell with its genuine liner and webbing suspension, plus a new original M81 Woodland camouflage cover with foliage slits.
  • Steel Pot Only: the steel shell alone, with no liner or suspension. It suits display, restoration, and pairing with a liner you already own.

Verified Info:

  • Issue type: Genuine USGI / U.S. military surplus
  • Shell: Steel, with the rim seam at the rear
  • Chin strap loops: Swivel bales

Sold separately: Sweatband, chin strap, and nape strap are not included and are sold separately.

Ideal for: militaria collectors, reenactors, Cold War impressions, and display.

Condition Note: Pre-owned military surplus. Condition varies, and most helmets are in good condition. Email PottstownArmyNavy@gmail.com for more photos and questions.

Safety Notice: This is a collector, display, and reenactment item. It is not certified protective headgear, and aged materials cannot be relied on for protection.

GOOD TO KNOW
Is this real military issue?
Yes. Items in our Genuine Surplus section are government or military issue, not reproductions. We describe origin, era and condition from the markings and our own research. If a listing also offers a reproduction version, that option is clearly labeled “Repro.”
Why does surplus sometimes have storage marks or a smell?
A lot of surplus spent years in military warehouses. We note anything significant in the condition details. Most storage odors fade with airing out or washing; follow the care label where there is one.
How does military sizing work?
Military clothing is often sized by chest or waist plus length, like “Medium-Regular.” Check the Size & fit chart when there is one, or call (610) 323-8000 and we’ll measure the actual item for you.
Can I return it?
Genuine surplus is final sale, so please check the photos, condition notes and size before you buy. New merchandise and items labeled “Repro” are returnable under our return policy. Either way, if something arrives damaged or isn’t as described, contact us within 3 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.
How fast does it ship?
Orders ship from our Pottstown store within 1–2 business days. You can see your exact shipping cost in the cart before you pay.
Can I pick it up instead?
Yes. Choose “Pickup” at checkout. It’s free, and we’ll call when your order is ready at 229 E High St, Pottstown (Mon–Fri 9:00–5:30, Sat 9:00–4:00).
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