Is this a Korean War cover?
Article about: Looking online and found this one interesting. It's front seam and has a Firestone liner, but also this odd plain od green cover on it. I've seen burlap covers and this color on Korean helme
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Re: Is this a Korean War cover?
They were used in early Vietnam.
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Re: Is this a Korean War cover?
They were used in Korea, too.
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Re: Is this a Korean War cover?
Ya I know, I was just trying to point out that they still used them in VN. I should have been more clear.
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It is hard to tell when they are made because they are not marked.
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Re: Is this a Korean War cover?
These covers are difficult to date and therefore do not get the respect they deserve. The last example I personally handled was no later than mid fifties and there was anecdotal evidence to support that. If they were date stamped I believe they would get much more respect (IMO).
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Re: Is this a Korean War cover?
I don't see any foliage slits isn't this the rare Korea version?
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