M1 Helmet

The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the American military from World War II until it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet beginning in 1985. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U.S. military and naval forces, and has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world.

M1 Helmet in Days of Infamy
Les Dillon was issued a M1 Helmet over the previous standard M1917 Helmet when the U.S. military is modernizing its efforts in the war, especially against Japan for their takeover of Hawaii and in response to the failure of America's first retaking of the archipelago. Dillon complained about his new helmet for being resemble to a pot or a "footbath". Given that he had worn the original M1917 for twenty-five years in military service and find nothing wrong with it. Despite his misgivings, the M1 proves to be more useful than the M1917 Helmet as it covers more of the user's head.