WW2 US Paratrooper Helmet

deltaop1 · February 11th, 2012, 16:47

Folks,

Looking at the internet there seems to be a wide selection of US WW2 Airborne style helmets. The price seems to range from some at $40 up to $225+. I was wondering where some of you re-enactors might have purchased your helmet to complete your impression.

Given that the WW2 era helmets don't have the fancy helmet strap systems of a modern helmet do you find they fit well on your head given the weight and wobble?

Thanks in advance for your help.

panzergrenadier · February 11th, 2012, 16:55

When I refurbished the one I had I got the parts from J Murray 1944 inc.
They make really nice ones

SHaKaL · February 11th, 2012, 17:11

Got my M1 helmet from '' At the front''
Great quality and good fitting but a little pricey.

B@K3R · February 11th, 2012, 17:16

its a one size fits all....they are easy to adjust. I like mine some what loose, but it does not wobble around.

Its heavier then my hard hat, but that's steel for ya
Anyways, I got my first one from "At The Front".

M1-C Paratrooper Helmets:
https://www.atthefrontshop.com/searc...ts.asp?cat=116
When I started to get my uniform and gear all together I got the eco one. For $159.99

I got a second used one and I think it is all ww2 parts on it...I will have to look closer at it. I payed $175 for this one. (Great Deal)

M-2 Paratrooper Helmets:
https://www.atthefrontshop.com/searc...ts.asp?cat=115

If you come out to “Garrison Night” on March 9th, you will be able to get to look at, and play with them.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=136193

deltaop1 · February 11th, 2012, 17:32

Thank you all for the quick response!

Yes, I was looking at the helmets from At The Front. I'll do some more research as you suggested.

Too bad the US paratroopers didn't wear beret's from time to time like the British airborne did :-)

Boyso · February 11th, 2012, 17:41

Depends what you want.

Do you want the I just jumped out of a plane look? If not, you don't need the Airborne chinstrap cup, much cheaper.

IMO, just grab a Postwar shell, and a postwar liner, and just change the chinstrap, add a helmet net and you're good to go. No one will know until you show them inside your helmet.

I use a Korea-era shell with a WW2 era liner I got for 25$.

Total price was below 100$

You can even switch the bales to fixed types or D- types.

leecas · February 13th, 2012, 01:39

Ebay is also a great source... you can sometimes pick up a great deal. As Boyso said it all depends what you are trying to do. If you want be be 100% for living history events then get the best you can and expect to pay over $200. If you are trying to just look the part then pick up a post war M1 helmet at a surplus store... repaint it... get rid of the grey or or modern straps and you should be good to go.

As for the jump chin cup strap... I usually tuck it up into my helmet. The only time I pull it down is for living history displays.

As for fit... I've never used my straps and the helmet has always stayed on.

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February 11th, 2012, 16:47	#1
deltaop1 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario	WW2 US Paratrooper Helmet Folks, Looking at the internet there seems to be a wide selection of US WW2 Airborne style helmets. The price seems to range from some at $40 up to $225+. I was wondering where some of you re-enactors might have purchased your helmet to complete your impression. Given that the WW2 era helmets don't have the fancy helmet strap systems of a modern helmet do you find they fit well on your head given the weight and wobble? Thanks in advance for your help.

February 11th, 2012, 16:55	#2
panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	When I refurbished the one I had I got the parts from J Murray 1944 inc. They make really nice ones __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

February 11th, 2012, 17:11	#3
SHaKaL Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trois-Rivi?res	Got my M1 helmet from '' At the front'' Great quality and good fitting but a little pricey. __________________ HellRanger 1969-2007 LRRP FOREVER 101e 506Pir Fox Company - SHTYK NOZH

February 11th, 2012, 17:16	#4
B@K3R Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Beamsville Ontario	its a one size fits all....they are easy to adjust. I like mine some what loose, but it does not wobble around. Its heavier then my hard hat, but that's steel for ya Anyways, I got my first one from "At The Front". M1-C Paratrooper Helmets: https://www.atthefrontshop.com/searc...ts.asp?cat=116 When I started to get my uniform and gear all together I got the eco one. For $159.99 I got a second used one and I think it is all ww2 parts on it...I will have to look closer at it. I payed $175 for this one. (Great Deal) M-2 Paratrooper Helmets: https://www.atthefrontshop.com/searc...ts.asp?cat=115 If you come out to “Garrison Night” on March 9th, you will be able to get to look at, and play with them. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=136193 __________________ "First to go last to know - We will defend to the death your right to be misinformed". Cable Splicers Have Bigger Conductors Last edited by B@K3R; February 11th, 2012 at 17:30..

February 11th, 2012, 17:32	#5
deltaop1 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario	Thank you all for the quick response! Yes, I was looking at the helmets from At The Front. I'll do some more research as you suggested. Too bad the US paratroopers didn't wear beret's from time to time like the British airborne did :-)

February 11th, 2012, 17:41	#6
Boyso a.k.a. LastSpartan Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Québec city	Depends what you want. Do you want the I just jumped out of a plane look? If not, you don't need the Airborne chinstrap cup, much cheaper. IMO, just grab a Postwar shell, and a postwar liner, and just change the chinstrap, add a helmet net and you're good to go. No one will know until you show them inside your helmet. I use a Korea-era shell with a WW2 era liner I got for 25$. Total price was below 100$ You can even switch the bales to fixed types or D- types. __________________ NEW BACON FOR SALE! "WHEN I DIE BURY ME UPSIDE DOWN SO THE WORLD CAN KISS MY ASS" -Platoon

February 13th, 2012, 01:39	#7
leecas The Rain Man Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Onatrio	Ebay is also a great source... you can sometimes pick up a great deal. As Boyso said it all depends what you are trying to do. If you want be be 100% for living history events then get the best you can and expect to pay over $200. If you are trying to just look the part then pick up a post war M1 helmet at a surplus store... repaint it... get rid of the grey or or modern straps and you should be good to go. As for the jump chin cup strap... I usually tuck it up into my helmet. The only time I pull it down is for living history displays. As for fit... I've never used my straps and the helmet has always stayed on. __________________ *Ontario Airsoft WWII Reenactors.Com*

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