Rare WW2 Un-issued US M-1 Helmet (Front Seam)

From my own collection, I acquired this mint condition front seamed swivel bale M-1 helmet back in 1997 after a crate full were discovered in military storage within the US, they were quickly snapped up by collectors hence one ended up in my possession.
The front seamed outer shell retains all its factory applied cork/rough texture OD paint finish along with the smooth internal coating, the heat number 1072B is just visible and places this pots manufacture to around November 1944 just prior to moving the seam to the rear, there is no elongated letter S stamp present so assume must still be a McCord made pot.
The webbing chinstrap is OD7 colour with an early style raised bar buckle & hook fastener that are coated with a rust inhibitor proving that this helmet was a transitional model.
The high pressure plastic liner which bears a faint Westinghouse stamp is simply stunning with all original components present such as a Dandy Inc sweatband, George Frost nape band and original leather chin strap, a few of the steel A washers which are non paint coated have very slight surface oxidation which could be removed, the outer surface of plastic liner shell has never been painted and remains just like it had left the pressure mould.
Original protective paper still sandwiched between shell & liner.
A wonderful item and a good investment for the future.

Code: 50699