There's one particular US seller who sells quite a few lids on a regular basis sands every brim on every Helmet...............
There's one particular US seller who sells quite a few lids on a regular basis sands every brim on every Helmet...............
That is stupid - No need to do this just to see the
code/numbers - Wrecks the lid, IMO..........
Regards,
Steve.
a collector can get a general idea of the date just by looking at the helmets other details like the paint texture the color, rim material,the type of straps, etc
I agree, it detracts from the originality of the shell if it's been sanded or paint removed just to see the numbers
Still, it is a very nice helmet, Jake......... !
Regards,
Steve.
A great looking helmet Jake ,bang on as a good Vietnam era lid. I will just add these images of my one and only US M1 that may have been used in that period. It is a Capac M1 made in the early 50's with some rather "raunchy" art work on the cover. Whether or not that is original I do not know but it looks great!! Leon.
Very cool sexy lid, indeed !
Nice to see a non-black painted A washer on post war liner.
Cheers!
Taka
Ugg !! Back in the late 70's early 80's i was buying the type of helmets for $5.00 and with a liner an extra $2-3 dollars.. I think a few were actually WW2 but a couple were actual Vietnam Era..
I bought them for "Playing War" in the woods with friends.. at a local surplus shop.. My chores would buy a good helmet every couple of weeks.. Them days are gone now.. G
Perhaps though they may be stowed away in my parents attic... I shall have a look see.. Interesting..
Nice Lid... Thank you for sharing and bringing back some memories...G
a very nice quality nam lid jake
Regards James
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