Help with WWII M1 helmet

[Bill Hollinger]

Folks, I need some help with a WWII, front seam, fixed bale M1 helmet.

That is what I know I have. It is a rather unique helmet in that it has a rank insignia on the front. The rank is of a full bird Colonel. There are some numbers on the inside of the nape strap that place it around October 1943 (CSC W11-009-QM. 16876) as best as I can figure. The helmet has 542A stamped on the inside behind the bill but no "S" so I'm assuming it is a McCord Radiator. The liner is a Westinghouse with their logo and a 1-9 above that.

Possible name L Adams or P Adams???
Possible hand written numbers are:
2?06827 (on the outside of the nape strap) ???2206827 on the liner between the nape strap and the head band.

There is a vertical white band 1" X 3" on the rear and the silver bird on the front. It looks as though the bird is a collar or epaulet insignia that has been attached through two small holes . The bird is off gig line by about 5/8" to the right.








Now I'm not going to say what I paid for this helmet but let's just say I should be facing a judge

Because there were not a huge number of full bird colonels running around is there any way to research using the numbers (maybe service number) and name cross reference? I've searched and can't come up with anything. Maybe someone has more helpful information? As I come up with more I'll update the post. TIA

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