2010-01-22.4Th Id Schlueter Helmet Seaman Liner Original Straps. Swivel bails and the rim seam is to the rear of the helmet. Structurally very sound with no stress cracks.4th id schlueter helmet seaman liner original straps wwii helmets rim is tightly attached looks. Like manganese, not stainless steel, so must have been produced ni summer or. Fall of 1944 see mark reynosa’s book, the u. M-1 helmet a history of. The m1 helmet in world war ii. The swivel bails are in fine shape, the chinstrap webbing is strong but faded. Has raised buckle with brass hardware. The paint on the helmet is also faded but you can plainly see the originla cork texture. Also, on the front fo the helmet shell is a 4th infantry division insignia. A little rust no the top of outside helmet. Schlueters haev an additional ’s’ under the. Schlueter was the only company that markde their helmets. Plastci second pattern liner made by seaman paper co. Circle and 6 in crown of liner with second type suspension of od. Cotton, black brass a washers. Webbing is strong and marked with a large s and a smaller s-t on the napestrap. No cracks ni the shell, looks perfect. Would make a greta addition to any military collection.