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Original US M1 Helmet Liner (Firestone) | Factory M1C Conversion (Rigger Mod)

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A prime artifact for US Airborne collectors! Up for sale is an original US Army M1 helmet liner manufactured by Firestone. Originally an infantry liner, it underwent an official factory-level conversion into an M1C Airborne liner (Late WWII / Korean War era). While widely known in the collecting community as "Rigger modified," this is a certified factory retrofit with 'A' straps professionally installed under the A-washers. It is beautifully personalized with the hand-painted name "HERMAN CURRY" and ASN.

Availability	Skladem (1 pcs)
€204,38

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Product code	ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.3291
Brand	G.I.
Category	World War II Militaria and Field Equipment (1939-1945)
Warranty	NE

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Authentic airborne history with an excellent pedigree.

The Factory Conversion: Due to extreme shortages of airborne helmets in late WWII and through the Korean War, the US Government contracted select companies (like Firestone) to convert standard infantry liners. Often colloquially called "Rigger modified" by collectors, these factory conversions feature the webbing 'A' straps professionally riveted underneath the original A-washers, along with the addition of internal para snaps.
Manufacturer: High-pressure composite construction. The inner crown clearly displays the molded Firestone logo (an "F" inside a shield) and mold number 51.
Personalization: The inner rim features the hand-painted name "HERMAN CURRY" along with the number "15523523", offering an incredible opportunity to research the soldier's service record.
Condition & Details: The front features a distinct "rank hole", typically used for pinning officer insignia. The exterior Olive Drab paint shows honest combat wear and patina. The internal HBT webbing suspension is in solid condition (leather chin cup and sweatband not included).

Technical Specs:

Item: M1C Helmet Liner (Airborne)
Maker: Firestone
Version: Factory M1C Conversion (Colloquially "Rigger modified")
Era: Late WWII / Korean War
ID: Named to HERMAN CURRY

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