Hi thought I would share this one, semi relic condition , with an interesting hole and maybe remains of camouflage paint.
British semi relic helmet.
Hi thought I would share this one, semi relic condition , with an interesting hole and maybe remains of camouflage paint.
Close up of hole
Thanks Robin, glad of interest .
Seems to possibly have the "ghost" of a net on it maybe...???
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Well spotted Ned, the helmet did indeed come with an early woven net that I removed for the pics . The net looked to have been on for a good while as very faded on top compared to where it had been tucked under the rim. Net now back in place.
My thoughts as well.by big ned
Seems to possibly have the "ghost" of a net on it maybe...???
An interesting example and good to hear it did indeed have a net which has now been restored to it.
What are the maker & date stamps on it?
Regards,
Jerry
Whateverits just an opinion.
The condition on the inside is to poor to make out any markings .
I have sourced a crusty old liner and chin strap to add to my shell.
Very interesting Tommy helmet! I'm kind of thinking that the former owner did not enjoy post-war retirement. It must have an amazing history to it, but, unfortunately, one that is only known to it's 1st owner...
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
I like to hope he wasn't wearing it at the time. If only these items could tell us there story.
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