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What is this symbol on 79th division helmet?


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Just bought this 79th 316 infantry helmet but has an odd symbol that I am not familiar with on the back- any thoughts as to what it is and if it is even period? The pain does look old to me but baffled by what it is.

Thanks,

Steve

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It looks like a WWI helmet that was painted and then reused in WWII as an Air raid warden helmet. Quite some history on that one! very cool!

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I'll second Jerry remarks, and bet the 79th veteran wore this helmet in his duties during the time he was serving in civil defense..

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I wonder if the 79th vet wore his First World War uniform while performing his Civil Defense duties during WW2? That would have been a sight.

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