Catfishcraig Posted July 8, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2016 I picked this up as a BIN on eBay. I've never seen a navy lid like this one. Please share your thoughts and oppinions. Thanks Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catfishcraig Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted July 8, 2016 Last I'll show more when I get it in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted July 8, 2016 Share #4 Posted July 8, 2016 That's is pretty neat. You got a great deal on it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted July 8, 2016 That's is pretty neat. You got a great deal on it too! Thanks, I've had a good run on helmets lately. I picked up a near mint McCord as a BIN and the 29th I picked up and sold. But as runs do they stop at three ? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted July 8, 2016 Share #6 Posted July 8, 2016 I wonder if the liner is painted up the same way. I have to say the markings looks original to me, and considering where/how you got it, that makes it even more legitimate in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 8, 2016 Share #7 Posted July 8, 2016 I think it's a good USN lid with fake painting from the pics... the USN never did use a "follow me stripe" to my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted July 8, 2016 I wonder if the liner is painted up the same way. I have to say the markings looks original to me, and considering where/how you got it, that makes it even more legitimate in my eyes. About the liner I've been wondering the same thing and will share what I find when I have it in hand. I'm sure I bought a helmet from the same seller before and it turned out to be a very nice lid. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanormalTrooper Posted July 8, 2016 Share #9 Posted July 8, 2016 Looks like an awesome USN lid! I love the red follow me stripe, its so odd and unique! Hopefully there is a name on it somewhear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted July 8, 2016 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2016 I think it's a good USN lid with fake painting from the pics... the USN never did use a "follow me stripe" to my knowledge. Theres another one posted on here with almost the same exact markings in worse shape. Red Follow me and Red USN thats 110% legit. So it was done. I believe it was in an old pinned collection which was unpinned and I cant find. But If I do ill post the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted July 8, 2016 Share #11 Posted July 8, 2016 Found it:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23767-color-of-paint-on-usn-helmets/page-2 Check out post #43 and #44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITom1944 Posted July 8, 2016 Share #12 Posted July 8, 2016 Here's a Navy helmet in Normandy with a vertical white stripe on the rear. Not a match, but sometimes atypical markings show up. It would be great to find out the story behind the markings on Catfishcraig's helmet. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted July 8, 2016 Share #13 Posted July 8, 2016 I like it a lot. You cant buy a plain Jane fixed bail for $75. That was a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 9, 2016 Share #14 Posted July 9, 2016 Agree...great helmet.Very nice Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 9, 2016 Share #15 Posted July 9, 2016 Dang. I wouldn't have thought it was good! Congrats! -Brian Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 9, 2016 Share #16 Posted July 9, 2016 Also seen bar and ranks painted in yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted July 9, 2016 Thanks guys for following up with the link and picture. Got my excitement going Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted July 9, 2016 Share #18 Posted July 9, 2016 Looks good to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted July 9, 2016 Agree...great helmet.Very nice Craig. Thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #20 Posted July 9, 2016 I like it a lot. You cant buy a plain Jane fixed bail for $75. That was a steal! So it was actually $75 OBO. I did not haggle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted July 9, 2016 Share #21 Posted July 9, 2016 I saw this in the completed list and was super jealous! Cant go wrong with $75! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted July 9, 2016 Share #22 Posted July 9, 2016 Here is a photo of my grandfathers naval beach battalion LT during Operation Dragoon. Notice the LT bar on his NAVY lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted July 9, 2016 Here is a photo of my grandfathers naval beach battalion LT during Operation Dragoon. Notice the LT bar on his NAVY lid. Great picture! Thank you for sharing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 9, 2016 Share #24 Posted July 9, 2016 Theres another one posted on here with almost the same exact markings in worse shape. Red Follow me and Red USN thats 110% legit. So it was done. I believe it was in an old pinned collection which was unpinned and I cant find. But If I do ill post the link. What makes the helmet linked 110% legit? not saying it's not.. but who is to say? never said they didn't paint rank on the front but that thing looks fresh as yesterday to me. look at the rest of the helmet? -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted July 9, 2016 Share #25 Posted July 9, 2016 Found it: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23767-color-of-paint-on-usn-helmets/page-2 Check out post #43 and #44. I like the helmet in the link and the one in this post. I did notice that the one in the link states that the USN was painted black and the painted over in red, which gives it an orange appearance to me. I don't see any evidence in this new one of any overpaint (from the pics) so I'm wondering why the orange look? If it is orange what did orange signify or maybe it's just the pic or my eyes and its red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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