United States - Army/Infantry - Military accessories - 1944

An absolute top find for the advanced collector of the American M1 helmet! This lot concerns an original, complete cardboard box with the full contents of 25 pieces of original T-1 chinstrap buckles (Chin Strap Release, T1) in unused condition. Historical background: This innovative buckle safety system was officially approved by the American Ordnance Department on 27 July 1944 (as noted on the accompanying documents under reference number O.O. 063.1/3952). The mechanism was specifically designed to automatically decouple at a pressure of about 15 pounds. This prevented the soldier's neck from breaking due to the extreme air pressure (concussion) of nearby shell bursts. Unique features of this lot: • Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned United-Carr Fastener Corp. in the Boston Ordnance District. • The Manuals: This lot is unique because the original, fragile paper instruction sheets (bearing military specifications RA PD 31290 and RA PD 31291) are still perfectly intact in the box. These sheets show the graphical instructions for installation on the canvas chin strap. • Stamps: The box interior of the lid features an original blue ink stamp with the batch number 131. Specifications: • Quantity: 1 original cardboard box + 25x T-1 metal buckles + original paper manual. • Drawing No.: A711405 • SNL-No.: B13-7114405 • Condition: exceptionally beautiful condition. The cardboard box is sturdy, has sharp original typography and shows only minimal, authentic age and storage traces. The metal buckles are completely unused and retain their original, deep-black anti-reflective protective coat. The paper instruction sheets are clear and without tears. A rare opportunity to add this completeness to your collection. Ideal for the serious collector or for the historically accurate restoration of high-quality M1 helmets. Shipping: Will be packed with extreme care and shock-resistant (double-layered) and shipped with track & trace.

Estimate:£0.84

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