After years of research & development, we are glad to make available our Hawley liner reproductions for collectors and reenactors !

Hawley fibre liners were commonly used during the early war period. In fact, it is difficult to do an early war impression without one... They were extensively used by the USMC in the Pacific (Guadalcanal, Gilbert and Marshall Islands, etc).

Question is whether you want to use a real one for reenacting? They are quite rare, very fragile, and especially the ones in good and usable condition have become very pricy...

With this super durable and functional resin repro, no need to worry about taking your fragile and priceless cardboard liner into the rain and mud during reenactments.

Set includes :

• Liner shell with "LINER-FIBRE-M-1" marking inside
• Complete HBT suspension with early war unpainted "A" washers
• HBT Sweatband
• HBT Nape strap
• First pattern fixed leather chinstrap

LINER SHAPE :

Unlike many Hawley reproductions available on the market today, this is NOT a high-pressure or post-WW2 converted liner. This repro liner was molded from an original WW2 Hawley model. So the very distinctive dome and brim silouhettes are faithfully reproduced.

Original Hawley liners were made of compressed cardboard fibre, and covered with a cloth stretched over their outer surface, tucking under the rim into a bevel (a key characteristic of all Hawley liners). They were fairly fragile and prone to breakage, and could be damaged easily if they got wet. For durability purpose during reenactments, this repro Hawley liner is made of solid resin, also covered with a stretched fabric.

WEBBING / SUSPENSION :

Transitional Hawley liners had HBT suspension, riveted onto the body with unpainted "A" washers. Our repro suspension features a quality HBT webbing (OD3, triple weaves), and correct "A" washers.

HEADBAND :

Transitional Hawley liners with HBT suspension had adujstable headbands.

CHINSTRAP :

The first pattern fixed leather chinstrap is made by one of our suppliers, with a quality genuine leather piece.

WEIGHT :

This repro hawley weights 540g.

ATTENTION :

⚠️ We recommend you to avoid installing and removing the liner hundreds of times from your M1 steel pot. The outer fabric may wear off where it comes into contact with your steel shell. This is normal and just like with original Hawleys : fabric is not indestructible. Just install the liner in the steel shell, and leave it there.

⚠️ We also recommend you to avoid fastening and unfastening the snaps of the nape strap. Snaps are stiff, and you could weaken the webbing where the snaps are attached. In fact, you don't need to detach nape strap. Just leave it in place for better durability.

⚠️ This Hawley liner repro is more solid and durable than original cardboard ones. However it is not indestructible. Take care of it like you would with a real one.

⚠️ This Hawley repro is not a factory mass-produced liner. It is 100% handmade by us from A to Z, and therefore not 100% "perfect". For example, resin of cloth may have some minor marks due to glueing, painting or sanding. Each piece is unique. No surprises, you buy the exact model presented in photo. We try to show as many details as possible on photos. If you have a specific question regarding one detail or element, do not hesitate to ask us before buying, we'll be glad to send you some more photos.

⚠️ We cannot guarantee that the color you see on photos accurately portrays the true color of the product. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show the products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual colour may vary slightly from your monitor.

⚠️ There are a few other manufacturers making repro Hawley liners and parts. We cannot guarantee that our parts (liner shell, webbing, nape strap, snaps, etc.) are compatible with other original or repro liner parts available on the market.

⚠️ Just like the real deal, this repro Hawley liner will fit WW2-era high-dome M1 steel shells. We cannot guarantee it will fit post-WW2 low-dome M1 shells and clones.

⚠️ M1 steel shell visible on photos is not included. Only for reference. You buy the liner.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE :

📦 Shipping : we always carefully pack our products, and provide a tracking number. Once your order is dispatched, we are no longer responsible for lost, held, damaged packages, or any kind of error from carrier.

🚫 No returns will be accepted.

ℹ️ You buy with full knowledge of all the elements mentioned above.

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