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WWII Military Helmets and Liners


We have a large selection of US GI helmets from World War II and later conflicts. Some have unit identifications, some are in unusual paint.


World War II Era US Steel Helmets


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
WW2H-002
WWII USMC Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Marine Corps during World War II.

It is in used, very good to near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and NO chin straps. It has a stamped number (faint) "I 8505" in one line.  Note the factory Kelly green paint.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is routine wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-003
WWII USMC Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Marine Corps during World War II.

It is in used, very good to near excellent condition, with fixed ramps and Korean War era chin straps. It has a stamped number unreadable under the paint.  Note the field applied Kelly green paint inside and out.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is routine wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-004
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, very good to near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and NO chin straps. It has no maker marks apparent.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is routine moderate wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-005
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, very good condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and a late replacement chin strap on one side and remnants of the original sewn straps remaining on both sides. It has faint maker marks apparent under the OD field applied paint.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is moderate to heavy wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-006
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, very good to near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and OD sewn chin straps. The clip on one side is missing. It has faint maker marks apparent.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is moderate to heavy wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-007
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, very good to near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and OD clip on chin straps. It has faint stamped maker marks apparent.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is moderate to heavy wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-008
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, very good to near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and NO chin straps. It has stamped maker marks apparent.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is moderate to heavy wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-009
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and NO chin straps. It has NO stamped maker marks apparent.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is minor routine wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-010
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and NO chin straps. It has NO stamped maker marks apparent.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is minor routine wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-011
WWII US Army Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and OD sewn chin straps. It has a "406A" stamped maker marks apparent.

The front is stenciled "V6 129" in black paint.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is minor routine wear to the paint.

$49.99 Available
WW2H-012
WWII US Army Air Base Fireman's Helmet
This is an example of the classic GI helmet painted bright red to identify members of the firefighting crews at air bases used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, near excellent condition, with moveable bales on the ramps and khaki sewn chin straps. It has faint stamped maker marks apparent.

The red paint is field applied. There are faint traces of a single black stripe running from front to rear.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is moderate routine wear to the paint.

$124.99 Available
WW2H-014
WWII US Army Combat Medic Helmet
This is an example of the brimmed helmet painted white with Civil Defense emblem decal used during World War II.

It is in used, near generally good condition, with fixed bales on the rim and NO chin straps. It has "MC" in a box stamped maker mark apparent.

The white paint has a significant area rubbed down to the steel, evident in the images.

These views of the left, right and inside of the steel helmet.

There is very minor routine wear to the paint.

$99.99 Available

US Helmet Liners


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
WW2L-001
WWII Helmet Liner
This is an example of the liner for the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during World War II.

It is in used, generally good condition, with the snaps and the grommet hole in front, with khaki suspension straps. Some of the suspension is loose from the mounts and needs repair. The detachable sweat band is a post-war replacement.

These are views of the left, right and inside of the liner. 

There is routine wear to the paint and staining to the suspension.

$49.99 Available
WW2L-002
WWII White Combat Medic Helmet Liner
This is an example of the liner for the classic GI helmet used by a US Army combat medic during World War II.

It is in used, generally fair condition, with the snaps and NO grommet hole in front, with khaki suspension straps. Some of the suspension is loose from the mounts and needs repair. The detachable sweat band is wartime issue and in near relic condition. The white paint is virtually all gone, exposing 95% of the fiber.  There is a 1-1/2 inch crack in the side

These are views of the left, right and inside of the liner. 

There is extremely heavy wear to the paint and considerable staining to the suspension.

$49.99 Available
WW2L-003
WWII Vietnam War Helmet Liner
This is an example of the liner for the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during the Vietnam War.

It is in used, generally very good condition, with the side and back buckles and NO grommet hole in front, with OD suspension straps. The detachable sweat band is missing. The green paint is as issued, and in excess of 98% present. This is a serviceable liner.

These are views of the left, right and inside of the liner. 

There is slight rubbing wear to the paint and minor staining to the suspension.

$24.99 Available

WW2L-004
WWII Vietnam War Helmet Liner
This is an example of the liner for the classic GI helmet used by the US Army during the Vietnam War.

It is in used, generally fair to good condition, with the side and back buckles and NO grommet hole in front, with OD suspension straps. The detachable sweat band is in near relic condition. The green paint is as issued, and shows moderate wear. The OD suspension is broken and needs repair. The buckles show significant signs of corrosion.

These are views of the left, right and inside of the liner. 

There is significant rubbing wear to the paint and major staining to the suspension.

$24.99 Available