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12-11-2011 04:26 AM
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
Better and more photos of the camo would be best to evaluate. Ive seen a camo like this before that was a good one, very unusual.
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
Thanks for your response. I would be happy to post additional pictures. What would you like to see?
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
A great M17 helmet.....it looks to be untouched...The maker mark "BF 64" is "F.C. Bellinger" of Fulda, "64" being the size. (F.C. Bellinger made only sizes 62 and 64)....I would say this is IMO an original finish...these helmets were painted by the owners/wearers, so every one is going to be different...and a great slice of "artistic licence" was used by many ! it also depended on the terrain and make up of that terrain to what the soldier interprated in his rendition upon the helmet, Starting in July 1918 three colours were supplied, yellow ochre, rust brown and Green....regulations stated that they must be applied in patches, separated by a finger width black line, different sizes of black lines, some very thin, some extra large can be observed...paint can even be heavily applied to shell and sometimes sprinkled with sand, to matt the appearance ! I have seen a similiar pattern to this helmet before......it is a stunning example ! Thanks for showing !
Prost ! Steve.
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
Why did they have to separate each section with a black line?
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
Thanks for your reply, Steve, although I should have asked my question differently. I suppose my question is, why was this regulation? Was it a measure taken to prevent friendly fire? WWII German camo helmets are always so unique. It's just funny to me that all of the WWI helmets have the same camo pattern.
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Re: Unusual WW 1 German Camo Helmet Pattern?
i really LIKE this one! Jim G.
ps : Steve, yours is sweet as well!
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