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M1 Helmet Shrimp Net Reference Guide


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In the past few months I started researching the iconic WWII shrimp nets used by servicemen as a means of camouflage for their M1 helmets. Going through some old threads, I noticed these nets tend to be a bit frustrating since there were so many variants and clones made post-war.

 

After a bit of searching I think I got these nailed down pretty good, I'll focus on the two most common types I see in photos: "The Hexagon" and "3rd ID style" variants used from Italy all the way to the end in Germany. I hope others will jump in and contribute some from their collections or make any corrections.

 

Good source for reference: http://www.90thidpg.us/Research/Original/ShrimpNet/

 

Starting with the first one: "The Hexagon" pattern:

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Exposure to the sun can cause fading, which appeared to be common with 3rd ID helmets used in Italy:

 

Note the same "SSSS" pattern on the nets

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Great info! To possibly complicate the matter, I believe lots of Commonwealth nets were also used. There is a myriad of different types of those and not much known about them.

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Good question patches, I'm not sure why they called them since 3rd ID wore all sorts nets, even the hexagon hole ones...

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