pacreamer Posted November 24, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2019 I’m trying to get some information together, source some photographs of field made USMC helmet covers. I know there was a recent thread regarding Raiders usage of burlap. I’m looking for information on other types. Perhaps ponchos, mosquito net, etc. Any help is greatly appreciated. Pete Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaher55 Posted November 24, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2019 Soldiers have done this since WW1 and before for sure.... A white bed sheet, it is winter, and your helmet is brown......... Yep, cover it, make it blend in..... Strap it on and tie it up....! I bet since the ancient Greek days. this has gone on........... Don't stand out.... The first guy who stands out gets killed, or the guy carrying the colors........... Killed early and often, not a good thing. Just ask the guy in the American Civil War who held the Brigade Flag.... Yep, you can't, he was killed very early......... And the 7 other guys who picked the flag up after him........... As for the burlap....... Yes, seen many pictures......... Only a few in hand......... Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacreamer Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 24, 2019 Yes, I agree. That makes total sense. I guess I was just looking for photos, WW2 period or examples in collections, that exhibit field made helmet covers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 24, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 24, 2019 Here's the closest so far, a field made cover for a Navy Talker Helmet, as you'll see these were worn by Marine Artilleryman. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/111700-usmc-camouflage-helmet-cover-for-the-talker-helmet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacreamer Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 24, 2019 That’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Exactly what I’m looking for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacreamer Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted November 26, 2019 Here’s potentially an improvised cover using cut poncho fabric. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted September 10, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 10, 2021 Coast Guard cinematographer Charles W. Bossert shows off the damage to his Bell & Howell Eyemo 35mm movie camera caused by shrapnel from a Japanese mortar on Iwo Jima. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacreamer Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted September 10, 2021 Wow! Cool pic. I’m definitely seeing the poncho fold down the front side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 20, 2021 Share #9 Posted September 20, 2021 Not sure what cover/ makeshift cover is being worn on the right but it’s very cool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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