WWI US Prototype Combat Helmet - Model 8
Article about: Here is one not often encountered - one of only about 1300 manufactured towards the end of WWI. It is a Model 8, one of several prototype combat helmet styles designed to provide more protec
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Congrats on that score. I love it and when studying US helmets this model was always my favorite even though not practical for combat. I thought it would scare the crap out of anybody seeing a division of men marching towards you wearing these.
Semper Fi
Phil
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Great score. Agree with Phil, would look intimidating but not very practical.
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Nice hard to find if not impossible US item. timothy
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I have seen this one & other types on the forums, they are unusual and very interesting.
You must be pleased with it as I guess they are very rare.
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Now that's what you call an interesting lid!...
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Looks like an M42 with a face-shield! Would provide good protection I imagine but visibility-wise it would be found wanting.
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A rare helmet. Great find.
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