My new helmet ww2 parade or factory

[cricketchris1944]

Just got it a couple of days ago could be for parade or factory guard.

[helmet2id]

Yep, i like this one! Nice pick up. I would like to see some liner shots when you get the chance. Cheers, Jim G.

[cricketchris1944]

Here you go Jim.
Did you say it is suppose to be a light weigh helmet ,like the M34.

[helmet2id]

Here you go Jim.
Did you say it is suppose to be a light weigh helmet ,like the M34.

I think this style was made in a light weight gauge as well as combat weight. I like the combat weight examples more, but either way, these are rare. Cheers, Jim G.

[cricketchris1944]

I think this style was made in a light weight gauge as well as combat weight. I like the combat weight examples more, but either way, these are rare. Cheers, Jim G.

Great info Jim.This one is the combat weight example.
Thank you again for all your help Jim.
Chris

[davejb]

What designation is this one, its got the civic style liner similar to the stub bill with 4 liner rivets, but my book says either factory guard or paramilitary use, yet it has the bill of the m17

[cricketchris1944]

What designation is this one, its got the civic style liner similar to the stub bill with 4 liner rivets, but my book says either factory guard or paramilitary use, yet it has the bill of the m17

The info I got was a ww2 M18 civil used I belive the light weight was use for parade and the combat weight one was use for factory.could not find much more about them .
may be Jim can help.
any more info in your book.

chris

[SteveR]

Interesting helmet. First example I have ever seen.

[cricketchris1944]

Interesting helmet. First example I have ever seen.

That was a first for me also.
chris

[Eric Zentner]

Congrats Chris very nice one your collection is growing.

Eric