I came across a dealer flogging several relic helmets and decided to pick one as it was dirt cheap. The rust had completely taken it and the top is thin with a hole in it. But can you imagine my surprise when I started to treat the rust and things started to appear?
On the front is a representation of the Argentine flag. Above it written in thin white paint it says "galtieri"
On the right of the flag it says "island" there is something on the left but I can't read it but assume it used to say Falkland
Underneath the flag it says 1982.
There is a small dent on the top right hand side and the comedian appears to have written "ding" in this!
The helmet isn't your run of the mill US made M1 style as you can see the front brim is broader. The helmet bales are missing, it had a rear seamed band originally but this is missing. A pity it had been so badly stored for years, I wish I knew the story behind this unexpected Falklands war trophy.
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