Lot 1273:
U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover and Pall Mall Cigarettes
Sold for: $160
Description
A U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet, fitted with a distressed fabric cover displaying a camouflage pattern consistent with the Vietnam War-era “Mitchell Pattern.” The cover, likely cotton or a similar blend, exhibits significant wear, fading, discoloration, and numerous small tears or holes across its surface, particularly along the rim and where the cover’s attachment points are visible. The internal suspension system is composed of green webbing straps and a brown leather headband, both showing signs of age and use. Tucked into the helmet’s olive drab fabric band is a red and white cardboard pack of “PALL MALL FAMOUS CIGARETTES,” featuring the Latin motto “IN HOC SIGNO VINCES” and the slogan “WHEREVER PARTICULAR PEOPLE CONGREGATE.”
Condition report:
The helmet and cover exhibit significant signs of age and field use. The fabric cover shows extensive fading, discoloration, and numerous small tears and holes, particularly along the rim. The internal suspension system, including the green webbing straps and brown leather headband, is worn and discolored consistent with its age and use. The Pall Mall cigarette pack is present and shows minor wear.
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