Original U.S. WWII Captain’s 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner and “Follow Me” vertical Stripe Russian Headgear called the M31

called the M31

The treatment used on the wood often made it brittle

we have only had a few examples previously

There are very faint proof marks visible on the 42" smooth bore barrel

The surface has faded to brown in many areas

Original U.S. WWII Captain’s 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner and “Follow Me” vertical Stripe Russian Headgear called the M31Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather rare M1 helmet which features the desirable vertical white stripe on the back, known as the follow me stripe. These vertical stripes were present on the backs of the helmets so that subordinates knew that the soldier in front of them was an officer, they were not placed on the front of the helmet for obvious reasons, the same reason you dont salute an officer in the field! This