Cold War Era USGI M1 Steel Pot Helmet with Original M81 Woodland Cover – Rear Seam, Swivel Bale

Cold War Era USGI M1 Steel Pot Helmet with Original M81 Woodland Camouflage Cover — Genuine U.S. Military Surplus

A genuine M1 steel pot dressed in its final-era look: an original M81 Woodland camouflage cover, the pattern adopted with the 1980s Battle Dress Uniform, from the steel pot’s last years before the Kevlar PASGT helmet replaced it. It has foliage slits for tucking in natural camouflage. Under the cover is a genuine rear-seam, swivel-bale steel shell with its liner, suspension, and chin strap. Nothing in the set is a reproduction.

Verified Info:

• Issue type: Genuine USGI / U.S. military surplus
• Shell: Steel, with the rim seam at the rear
• Chin strap loops: Swivel bales, with a swivel-hardware chin strap
• Liner: Genuine liner with webbing suspension
• Cover: Original M81 Woodland camouflage, Cold War era, with no visible contract stamp

Included: Steel pot shell, liner with suspension, chin strap, M81 Woodland cover.

Not included (sold separately): Cat eye helmet band, sweatband, nape strap.

Ideal for: militaria collectors, reenactors, 1980s Cold War impressions, and display.

Condition Note: Pre-owned military surplus. Condition varies, and most helmets are in good condition. The covers are very old and show fading and wear from age. Email PottstownArmyNavy@gmail.com for more photos or any 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.