Airborne-Hunter Posted June 29, 2009 #1 Posted June 29, 2009 Just got this piece yesterday and it came with a group of other stuff. Its a four panel design, fixed bail, high pressure liner, front seam helmet. Its named on the inside of the helmet in several locations and came with pictures of the nurse with her helmet. I have yet to go through most of it but soon will.
Airborne-Hunter Posted June 29, 2009 Author #2 Posted June 29, 2009 The nurse was at the front lines for most of the war and was at the liberation of Dachau. She then continued her military carreer until she retired in the 60's at the rank of major.
Airborne-Hunter Posted June 29, 2009 Author #3 Posted June 29, 2009 All for now, I've got to go and I'm running out the door..
sgtdorango Posted June 29, 2009 #5 Posted June 29, 2009 Now that is a nice medic helmet and you will never have to worry about it being the real deal!!!!!!... :thumbsup: ...mike
wdphll Posted June 29, 2009 #6 Posted June 29, 2009 WOW..what a terrific find! Nurse Items are most interesting and with pics of her with the helmet.......VERY hard to top! Wade
Bugme Posted June 29, 2009 #7 Posted June 29, 2009 Absolutely outstanding! Airborne-Hunter had contacted me about the helmet last week asking for advice and what to look for on this one. I first found out today that there was much more than just the helmet. What he ended up with has blown my mind! This is a true treasure chest(pun intended) of a WWII nurses grouping with undeniable provenance! To quote Wade...
Brian Dentino Posted June 29, 2009 #9 Posted June 29, 2009 Nice find.....you gotta love the rock solid provenance with something like this! Super find! :w00t:
Theorywolf Posted June 29, 2009 #11 Posted June 29, 2009 I think this is one of those rare finds that we can only say, "belongs in a museum!" Which one? Mine!! Seriously, one for the books my friend! Cheers, Mike
just-a-good-ole-boy Posted June 29, 2009 #13 Posted June 29, 2009 Very well done! Good job doing your homework as well. Hard to beat a group like that!
Airborne-Hunter Posted July 3, 2009 Author #16 Posted July 3, 2009 I want to thank everyone here for the nice comments. What really surprises me is how close a reproduction done by lets say lawdog is to the real thing. There are differences, but dam they are close!
BOLO Posted July 3, 2009 #17 Posted July 3, 2009 make sure you keep this helmet, you will regret it if you ever sell it :thumbsup:
sgtdorango Posted July 3, 2009 #18 Posted July 3, 2009 This has to be one of the best finds lately for sure!!.....mike :thumbsup:
Costa Posted July 3, 2009 #19 Posted July 3, 2009 sarg--- I JUST LOVE IT. THE SN ON THE TOP REALLY MAKES IT SPECIAL. DONT SEE ANY LIKE THAT. TER :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: IFFIC!!!!!!!!!!!
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