WWII_GI Posted September 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2017 I picked this one up the other day, it's a nice and early fixed bail shell (59B) with casted brass chinstraps. It also has some amazing dark green camouflage all across the exterior with a little bit of darker green underneath some parts. The paint definitely shows some age and I do believe it to be original and period done. In addition it has a matching first pattern Hawley liner. The liner and shell both have the numbers "11" and "8" painted in red paint. The liner and shell also both have rust and rust stains that match up perfectly. The seller I purchased it from said that he got it from the vets estate and that, "It belonged to F.H. Blomgren, who served in Belgium and France in the 104th Infantry Timber wolf division." There is a piece of medical tape inside the shell that does have his name on it but it looks like it was put in there recently. Thanks for looking! -Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raddock Posted September 11, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 11, 2017 Very nice, great look to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted September 11, 2017 Share #6 Posted September 11, 2017 Looks like the liner and shell have been together for awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted September 11, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 11, 2017 Very nice set. Thanks for sharing. Hunt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmax Posted September 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2017 Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII_GI Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks for the kind comments everyone! Will look around for any info on the vet. -Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted September 12, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2017 Really nice helmet. Great find. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchfoot Posted September 12, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 12, 2017 A top shelf helmet if I ever saw one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted September 12, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 12, 2017 I like it a lot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted September 13, 2017 Share #13 Posted September 13, 2017 sharp looking helmet. Love the camo ,nice snag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII_GI Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted September 13, 2017 I found his obituary as well as his grave, sadly he passed away in 2005. His obituary states that he retired from the reserves as a Colonel in 1976 and served during WWII in France, Belgium, and England. I asked the seller and he said the tape was in there when he got it. Its really stuck in there and appears to have been there for awhile but I'm doubting since WWII. Haven't found a connection to the 104th infantry yet, will keep looking! -Steven http://www.tributes.com/show/F.-H.-Jim-Blomgren-92197590 https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Blomgren&GSfn=F&GSmn=H&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=178891794&df=all& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMinistryOfAviation Posted September 13, 2017 Share #15 Posted September 13, 2017 Very cool helmet! Excellent pick up Steven! -Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted September 13, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 13, 2017 Great set ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdPhotoReconn Posted September 14, 2017 Share #17 Posted September 14, 2017 Beautiful Helmet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted September 15, 2017 Share #18 Posted September 15, 2017 Very nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII_GI Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted September 18, 2017 I was able to bring it home from college this past weekend so It's safe and sound in my collection. I requested his file from the archives so hopefully that has some good information! I took some better pictures so I figured I'd share them here. Thanks for looking! -Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WWII_GI Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted October 20, 2017 I got his enlisted file in the mail today, looks like it was damaged in the fire that destroyed a lot of the Army records. It was incomplete and really just shows that he went to OCS in mid 1942. My researcher said his officer file is in the archives but they were unable to find it. They're gonna keep looking for the file but it isn't looking good. Will update this thread if I get any more information. -Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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