ww1collector Posted February 3, 2013 #1 Posted February 3, 2013 Burlap helmet cover that I think is German shipped stateside to Mrs. William Cilley by Walter H. Jeffrey. Note the censor stamp and signature. Jeffery's service record from the WW1 Vermont book is shown below. Pfc Jeffrey, s/n 575914, was in Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cav. Pictures to follow asap
ww1collector Posted February 3, 2013 Author #3 Posted February 3, 2013 Shipping label with label spelled right!
ww1collector Posted February 3, 2013 Author #4 Posted February 3, 2013 Shipping label closeuyp showing censor stamp and signature
ww1collector Posted February 3, 2013 Author #6 Posted February 3, 2013 Copy of his service record from the Vermont book. Last pic.
trenchbuff Posted February 4, 2013 #7 Posted February 4, 2013 What a unique item! Talk about trench warfare. Really enjoyed seeing this one. Thanks!
kammo-man Posted February 5, 2013 #8 Posted February 5, 2013 To me it looks like the unique shipping package to ship a helmet and not a camouflage cover ..... really nice though . owen
ww1collector Posted February 5, 2013 Author #9 Posted February 5, 2013 I believe you are correct. Dave
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