Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
Article about: by NickD it maybe just me but something about this lid doesn't sit right the tank destroyer decal seems to have had a wash over it in an attempt to give it an aged appearance also the stars
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Re: Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
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Re: Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
As Lee states above, the emblem is the Tank Destroyer Battalion.
It was deactivated by 1946........
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i sent a thank you and a reply to a query from helmet2id. this is my very first message and my response. if you did not receive it please let me know.
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Re: Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
it maybe just me but something about this lid doesn't sit right the tank destroyer decal seems to have had a wash over it in an attempt to give it an aged appearance also the stars don't seem right either but as im no expert on this its just a feeling im getting ???
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i have received information from a gentleman who specialisms in 2nd div tank destroyer battalions. he verifies the authenticity of the insignia.
i doubt that this helmet belonged to general young. in ww2 he had a high staff position in washington and later commanded an infantry division.my personal view is that someone may have added the stars unless a member with more knowledge than me knows better.generals can make their own rules. montgomery had a personal beret with a tank corps badge and a generals bullion badge and no one complained.
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Re: Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
Out of curiosity ... would not the stars on the inner helmet get damaged when the "inner" was placed back in the "outer" .. either leaving a mark on the inner surface of the outer shell ... or the faces of the stars would be scratched ?
Regards
Gary J.
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Re: Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
one would think that as a possibility but i do not know.
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Re: Fixed bale front seam early m-1 shell with general stars and unknown decals
i took the liberty of showing this to some guys i know on another forum that deals with nothing but US gear & well im sorry i hate to be the bearer of bad news but the painted decals as i suspected are as bogus as the story that was used to sell it hope you didn't pay too much for it !!!
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