I think you found a similar helmet. But yours is minus the camouflage.
I think you found a similar helmet. But yours is minus the camouflage.
Thanks Steve for the reply. I was excited to possibly find another helmet with the v or Roman numeral. It is nice to maybe able to place it in the war time frame and use.
Marty
Fortune favors the brave 644th td
Similar helmet here:
"U.S. WW2 Fixed Bale M1 Helmet with liner. Appears to be some type of painted V on front of helmet and liner appears to have navy type grey paint remenants. Liner marked with Mine Safety Applicance (MSA) logo." Real or not I don't know as its not my thing!!
American Headgear - American WW2 M1 Fixed Bale Helmet
"Per Ardua"
V Amphibious Corps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_Amphibious_Corps
or 5th marine division who were part of above.
or it may have belonged to Virgil. just joking!
best of luck with your quest.
Rod
Rob and Paul, thank you for taking the time to help in this quest.
Marty
Fortune favors the brave 644th td
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