Korean War M1 Covers

[aj4010]

I was searching the internet this morning for photos of the olive drab helmet cover in use during the Korean War, and I came across this site:


Korean War Photo Page


There are plenty of photos of covers, but they are burlap/hessian. I've never associated this kind of cover with the Korean conflict, or seen any before, so I thought I'd post the link. Some look neat and tidy, and some are er, not so. :-) Another idea for a display perhaps? Anyway, loads more photos at the site.

Andy



Best Regards,

Andy

[Nitram]

I think it was these in some of the photos: US Vietnam Early Olive Drab M1 Helmet Camo Cover | eBay

Martin

[AMTG]

Looks like they have just used cut up sand bags!

[Nitram]

I've just noticed on the first photo how the soldier is storing his clips. Interesting method.

Martin

[aj4010]

I've just noticed on the first photo how the soldier is storing his clips. Interesting method.

Martin

And the guy in the one but last, with a grenade on his "shooting" shoulder, as he's holding his rifle right handed.
Posed for the girl back home I think!


Andy

[aj4010]

I think it was these in some of the photos: US Vietnam Early Olive Drab M1 Helmet Camo Cover | eBay

Martin

Thanks Martin, it happens that one of those is already on it's way to me right now. That's why I was looking for the photos,
to put alongside mine when I photograph and log it.
There seemed to be plenty of these O/D covers about a few years ago, but they are getting scarce now. The annoying thing is that I
had one a while back, but I seem to have lost the thing while moving house. It'll probably show up when the other one arrives.


Andy

[GIZMO8Z]

I've just noticed on the first photo how the soldier is storing his clips. Interesting method.

Martin

Pretty common method for storing extra ammo. I think the idea was to use the ammo stored like this after using up all the rnds in the cartridge belt/ under emergency situations only. Plus, it has that cool gung-ho, John Wayne look to it...

[aj4010]

After a few hours looking at Korean War era photos online, I noticed many soldiers wearing a hood under their helmet. Korean era hoods are really cheap, so I invested in one to try out with a helmet I have. I think it really enhances the display, I was quite surprised at how good it looks. What do you think? Comments? Criticisms?

Andy


Andy

[GIZMO8Z]

Very cool, Andy! ... Literally! Makes me think of Marines enduring the freezing temperatures at Chosin Reservoir.

[ruddersrangers44]

Now that looks good Andy it really enhances the whole display thingy,think you've started a new trend must keep my eyes open for one i think....Jake.