Captain's Helmet w/ Netting
Article about: Some might have seen this a while ago on GHW when I first got it, but I've taken some better pictures of it this past summer. I got this one in a trade from a good friend of mine 2 years ago
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That is a killer helmet buddy.
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I like the Lieutenant's Bar on the liner strap!
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Awesome Helmet and condition wise is top notch,doesn't get better than this,luv the ETO type net,apparently these were supplied by Canada,and was the main net used for Normandy as nearly all period photo's prove that,thanks for sharing such a Fantastic officers Helmet...........
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I always thought these nets were British made.
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Well so did I Mads,but not according to Chris Arnold he claims these 3/4 inch types were supplied by Canada and arrived by the box load ahead of D-day,the Brits used the 1/2 inch thick woven followed by the knotted types in various colours,from light brown to darkest green......
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Thanks for the nice comments everyone!
I did not know that about the Canadian-British nets. Thanks for the info!
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Hi,
I am a little surprised that no one noticed that the laundry number stamped in that helmet is one of an enlisted soldier. Officer ASN always start with O...
Cordially
JC
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