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The helmet itself is a FS/SB schlueter mnfd. with late war westy liner, and a 1953 dated blue anchor cover. The price on this one really shot up, but I loved the way it looked, and I was fortunate enough to receive it.

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Has a great look to it! Any history on it?

Unfortunately the only information I know is written on the helmet. I haven't seen this one referenced anywhere else in my searches, and hope to see if anyone has a definitive answer. my best guess is from an arty unit serving early vietnam

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What's the hole in the liner from?

really hard to say for sure, but definitely a deflection scar from a fast moving piece of shrapnel

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https://www.mytrngdept.com "1st guns"

 

Excerpt: I underlined the important part

 

"The 1st 155mm Gun Btry (SP) landed in the Republic of Vietnam on 3Mar66 in Danang. It had arrived there as part of 1st Field Artillery Group (FAG) that had been deployed from 29 Palms in California in February. It was placed under the administrative and operational control of the 12th Marines and was initially deployed to a position south of the city but was moved on 27Mar66 to a position closer to the Cau Do river (see aerial view). Some of the radio call signs used by the battery in Vietnam included Peafowl, Ladyship, Hershey Bar, and Selectman."

 

 

"7Feb66 departed 29 Palms w/1st FAG consisting of HqBtry, 1st Guns, and 3rd 8”"
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https://www.mytrngdept.com "1st guns"

 

Excerpt: I underlined the important part

 

"The 1st 155mm Gun Btry (SP) landed in the Republic of Vietnam on 3Mar66 in Danang. It had arrived there as part of 1st Field Artillery Group (FAG) that had been deployed from 29 Palms in California in February. It was placed under the administrative and operational control of the 12th Marines and was initially deployed to a position south of the city but was moved on 27Mar66 to a position closer to the Cau Do river (see aerial view). Some of the radio call signs used by the battery in Vietnam included Peafowl, Ladyship, Hershey Bar, and Selectman."

 

"7Feb66 departed 29 Palms w/1st FAG consisting of HqBtry, 1st Guns, and 3rd 8"

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I really like this helmet !

Shows typical combat use, and has tons of character.

Love the Grafitti

 

Congrats Brother - killer lid

 

 

- Dean

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Cap Camouflage Pattern I

Only marine with that last name with first name starting with M I've found so far. Right time period based on his age, but doesn't have a war listed.

 

https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=268584

 

 

https://www.myheritage.com/names/michael_berger#

 

 

http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/king/tahoma/tahoma-national-cemetery-records-ba-be.htm

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Thank you Dean. I hope a story can be attributed to this helmet.

As always members like yourself ready to help, hopefully the OP can get a wealth of history on it.

I wish him all the luck

 

- Dean

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Only marine with that last name with first name starting with M I've found so far. Right time period based on his age, but doesn't have a war listed.

 

https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=268584

 

 

https://www.myheritage.com/names/michael_berger#

 

 

http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/king/tahoma/tahoma-national-cemetery-records-ba-be.htm

hard not to jump to conclusions on this info, i think you got him

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