1canpara Posted February 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2017 Just added this one to the collection, I took a shot and scored! I had our resident KW airborne helmet expert, sgtdorango, check it out and he has given it the thumbs up! ? It has great markings, with the right amount of patina to them, the Lt. marking on the front is painted over a 2 Lt. bar, the para straps are inserted/ woven through the A yokes to further secure the liner to the shell during a jump and it has a very nice WWII issue chin cup. It was discussed here, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/283940-korean-era-para-helmet/ Overall, I was very lucky with this one and I'm very happy with it! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 19, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2017 I really like it. Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted February 19, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2017 I love it and i want it!!!! ..........mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted February 19, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2017 Wow Rick, that's an awesome airborne helmet! Congrats! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972firebird Posted February 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2017 nice score Rick, i missed that one but i was interested in it. Good addition to that awesome para collection you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted February 20, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2017 that is a nice one---- mike knows is stuff. if he sez its a goodie then it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM3 Posted February 20, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2017 What a great looking helmet, I know you are glad to add it to your collection Rick !! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks guys! It was a bit of a sleeper with no other bids at all, so that made me a bit nervous, but hey, fortune favours the brave sometimes! ...and thanks to Mike for his expertise! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObKrieger Posted February 20, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2017 I have been fortunate enough to know many 11th Airborne vets personally. One of my favorite divisions. Nice helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 20, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 20, 2017 Great example Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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