US Helmet Scrim

**Screaming Eagle** · 08-31-2010, 03:27 AM

Hi everyone,
I was wondering where I could find some scrim that would be suitable for my M-1C Helmet. Or is there any way I can make my own?

Any help would be appreciated.

Also, while I am here, is there anybody here who knows about a good website that explains US WW2 equipment well?
Thanks for all of the help!

**NickD** · 08-31-2010, 06:19 PM

not sure what country your from but heres some ebay sellers that sell helmet scrim

HESSIAN HELMET SCRIM on eBay (end time 02-Sep-10 21:58:03 BST)

WWII Airborne Paratrooper Helmet Camo Scrim. 8 pieces. - eBay (item 220660504849 end time Sep-05-10 14:31:41 PDT)

Burlap Scrim for Helmet Net Infantry Airborne Free Ship - eBay (item 150484687001 end time Sep-03-10 20:48:30 PDT)

Airborne Paratrooper 101st Scrim Camouflage WW2 - eBay (item 120610908787 end time Sep-17-10 12:13:43 PDT)

**Screaming Eagle** · 09-01-2010, 03:40 AM

Hi NickD,
Thanks for responding! I have seen your threads and it is quite obvious that you are an expert on the M1/M2/M1C Helmet.

So what do you think would be the best buy from any of the ebay.com auctions?
Thanks very much!

And I had a quesiton.
Were US Submachine Gunners were given the Pistol Belt with 2 SMG pouches? Or were they still given the M1923 Cartridge belt (Unless that was for the M1/ Springield only?)

**Walkwolf** · 09-01-2010, 04:32 AM

You can make you own scrim by locating a burlap coffee bean sack
and cutting the strips from it.

**NickD** · 09-01-2010, 08:00 AM

well Screaming Eagle im by no means an expert i just know a little about the M-1 helmet as for the scrim any of those sellers will do as it all the same stuff & will do the job to give you the affect you are looking for

or you can do as Walkwolf suggests & find some old burlap sacking & cut it to size your self

sorry i can help with your other question as i no nothing about US field gear.

**Screaming Eagle** · 09-01-2010, 10:36 PM

Ok, thanks very much Nick and Walkwolf for the help!
I think I'll go hunt for a bean sack.

**petepeterson** · 09-01-2010, 11:03 PM

Try Advanced Guard Militaria. They have a website and over the last few months they had "orginial WWII Scrim" listed in their catalogs. I did notice that it was not in their last offering but they might have some still around. I thought about ordering some myself.
Good luck!