This was an interesting find. Visited a local antique co-op. Saw this helmet in a display case, and asked the fella running the place if I could take a look at it. It had a Woodland cover, but I could see the sewn OD3 chinstraps.
Turned it over, and found a very good condition 1967 contract dated para liner, with a 1976 contract headband.
Took the liner out, and the cover off to inspect the shell.....masking tape...Named to a Captain Bird. Underneath was the faint hint of something written in blue stencil.
No price tag on the helmet, or the shelf where it came from. Asked the owner of the place if he needed to contact the seller to get a price. He said, "No. I haven't opened this case in 3 months, and the guy who rents this booth hasn't been here in 8 months. How's $20 sound?". Sounds good to me!
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