the M1 was the main combat helmet used by the united states from ww2 up until the 1980s.
it was a very influential model inspiring dozens of designs such as french as swiss designs.
the M1 helmet along with it's soviet counterpart quickly became an icon during the cold war.
despite being discontinued by american forces after the 80s, countries around the world still use the M1.
(photo by dexter wrigley on tiktok)
the M1 is one of the most common helmets in the snowatian and PNC forces.
it has been used in almost every battle since it's introduction to the army.
mainly used by guard battalions as shown in the image above, the M1 has shown
it's effectiveness on the battlefield. the helmet offers great protection and
has one of the most advanced liners composed of an inner shell