Parade Helmet/Liner

[Eric Stahlhut]

Hi guys,

got this today at a thrift store. any ideas when it was used and what for? my guess is 50's of 60's.

any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[Eric Stahlhut]

[Eric Stahlhut]

[Eric Stahlhut]

here are the only markings:

[Eric Stahlhut]

[Eric Stahlhut]

took a closer look and found further markings on inside of headband strap. unfortunately ink stamps are too blurry for my poor eyesight.

[W McSwiggan]

Helmets and liners were organizational property and turned in upon reassignment at the central issue facility. When reissued, the "sweat band" was removed and discarded. The liner was issued with a new band at the facility. Because of this - trying to relate the band to liner is invalid. These helmet liners were issued during WWII until the introduction of the new Kevlar helmets that began fielding around 1990.

[Eric Stahlhut]

is it possible to date the liner based on the manufacturer's production code marks?