Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2008 One of my areas of collecting interest is in the category of U.S. Military Chaplains. So, I thought I'd post some of my Chaplain helmets representing several different eras from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Recent Military. If you've got one, please feel free to add it to this thread, I'd love to see yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted October 10, 2008 Vietnam era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted October 10, 2008 Vietnam Era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted October 10, 2008 WWII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted October 10, 2008 5 Missile Defense Chaplains Liner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1970 Posted October 10, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 10, 2008 Hello, this helmet belonged to Col. Harold B Lawson. He was from 1945 - 48 Chaplain in the Navy and from 1948-71 in the Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted October 10, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 10, 2008 Nice helmets! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted October 10, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 10, 2008 4 My favourite I'd give that one a good home if you ever decide it needs another trip across the pond. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 10, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 10, 2008 Yes, Number 4 is also Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted October 10, 2008 Bugme that Vietnam helmet is amazing! The word is out and now you see it Justin, it's not all WWII. I really do have a few 'nam items. My favourite I'd give that one a good home if you ever decide it needs another trip across the pond. Rich Rich... No. Nice helmets! Mike Thanks Mike! **Let me use a little Vietnam era vernacular: Anyone else have a Sky Pilot's lid to post here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted October 10, 2008 Hello,this helmet belonged to Col. Harold B Lawson. He was from 1945 - 48 Chaplain in the Navy and from 1948-71 in the Army. Now, that is a very nice lid. First 'nam era Chaplains lid that I've seen with rank. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 10, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 10, 2008 Bugme you wont part with number 4, But let me know if you will ever part with number 2! Again great helmets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted October 10, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 10, 2008 Those are great helmets.....Father Mulcahy would be proud!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 12, 2008 Share #14 Posted October 12, 2008 Here is my addition.Nothing outstanding and no history.The helmet was a walk in to a small gunshow I was set up at a year ago.A guy I know bought it and I got it second hand from him.He stated it was in a brown paper bag and the people who had it found it in the garage when they bought the property.The welded area where the cross is appears to have gotten really hot and there is a crack in the helmet to the left of the cross.I am guessing it may have been from one of our local guard units and used in the 60s or 70s. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 12, 2008 Share #15 Posted October 12, 2008 AWESOME HELMET!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted October 12, 2008 Hey Ron, I wish I had one walk in on me like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted October 13, 2008 Here's one of Chaplain George B. Wood, 82nd Airborne, 505th PIR, wearing his lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted October 13, 2008 Share #18 Posted October 13, 2008 I wish this helmet was in my collection, but it's not. I believe it came up for sale on eBay and I was thinking about bidding on it; so, I copied the photo. Anyway, I think you'll agree that it's awesome. If if it belongs to a Forum member and he/she wants me to take it down, I'll be glad to, with my apologies. This is Father Robert P. Galbraith's helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan Posted October 16, 2008 Share #19 Posted October 16, 2008 I sold that 7th corps chaplains helmet a while back on ebay that belonged to Robert Galbraith. That one was a real killer and came direct from the former owners parsonage. Almost kept it myself but I am not a helmet collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 16, 2008 Share #20 Posted October 16, 2008 I wish this helmet was in my collection, but it's not. I believe it came up for sale on eBay and I was thinking about bidding on it; so, I copied the photo. Anyway, I think you'll agree that it's awesome. If if it belongs to a Forum member and he/she wants me to take it down, I'll be glad to, with my apologies. This is Father Robert P. Galbraith's helmet. That is one sweet helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmax Posted October 16, 2008 Share #21 Posted October 16, 2008 GB, I also saved the photos from this outstanding piece. They're a great set of reference images for real aging of thick coatings of paint on helmets. I wish this helmet was in my collection, but it's not. I believe it came up for sale on eBay and I was thinking about bidding on it; so, I copied the photo. Anyway, I think you'll agree that it's awesome. If if it belongs to a Forum member and he/she wants me to take it down, I'll be glad to, with my apologies. This is Father Robert P. Galbraith's helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share #22 Posted October 16, 2008 I sold that 7th corps chaplains helmet a while back on ebay that belonged to Robert Galbraith. That one was a real killer and came direct from the former owners parsonage. Almost kept it myself but I am not a helmet collector. When did you sell it? I'm always on the hunt for these things and can't believe I missed it! Break it to me gently... what did the winning bidder pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan Posted October 17, 2008 Share #23 Posted October 17, 2008 When did you sell it? I'm always on the hunt for these things and can't believe I missed it! Break it to me gently... what did the winning bidder pay for it? I sold this about 2 to 2-1/2 years ago. I believe it went to Florida and sold in the 2500.00 range. I did research on it before I let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted April 18, 2009 Share #24 Posted April 18, 2009 Heres mine. the lid of Luke Oska (if the spelling is right). this helmet came of sleeze bay 3 years ago. the woman told me it was from the realitive of her husband and she sent a picture and write up on him. no question about this baby at all------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap15 Posted April 19, 2009 Share #25 Posted April 19, 2009 Here are a few. An id liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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