doyler Posted February 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2013 Several years ago I had the opportunity to meet a WW2 Nomandy vet.He was a Battalion Surgeon in the 508th PIR.He was a veteran of both Normandy and Holland,the Buldge and into Germany.He brought both of these home. This transitional helmet was found by the veteran 7 days after D-Day on the Cherbourg Penninsula. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 20, 2013 In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 20, 2013 In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 20, 2013 This Tommies helmet was picked up by him off the bank of the Waal River in Nijmegen.He had a battalion aid station there as well. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 20, 2013 In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2013 Very nice! I'd make sure you're current on your tetanus shot before handling the German helmet to much:) Link to post Share on other sites
man860 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2013 Excellent helmets Ron, thanks for sharing! Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted February 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 20, 2013 Great stuff Ron. That's a very effectively camo'd "tin hat". "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsmancollector Posted February 20, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2013 Fantastic examples Ron! There's something almost romantic about bring back items, you can just tell these helmets have 'been there'! Thanks for posting, Will WWII USMC & USN - CAMOUFLAGE / CORPSMAN / PARAMARINE / MARINE RAIDER / DENIM / DECK JACKETS. VIETNAM - CAMOUFLAGE / SF / 'IN-COUNTRY' ITEMS. Link to post Share on other sites
Torch03 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 20, 2013 Two great helmets! I love worn and brought back items. Any pics of the 508th Surgeon group? Matt 8240th AU - UNPFK - UNPIK Website: https://www.8240th.com 8240th AU Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/8240thAU Top Dollar Paid For Korean War 8240th AU - UNPFK - UNPIK Link to post Share on other sites
badash5946 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 20, 2013 Fantastic helmets! I also thank you for sharing! Collector of Vietnam and Korean War Sniper Weapons Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for all the kind comments and for looking. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
ludwigh1980 Posted February 21, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 21, 2013 Outstanding untouched relics, thanks for posting! Seeking Model 1895 and 1902 Named Officer coats as well as Spanish American War Tropical Uniforms.Also pre WW2 marine uniforms. Always pre-1945 Colorado National Guard Items wanted! Also seeking Rhodesian Uniforms and Gear used by Americans in the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Bush War (Africa). Fortune cookie say: "An expert is someone that knows so much about so little." Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot12 Posted February 21, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 21, 2013 Great war trophy's Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted June 6, 2017 Just a bump for the Normandy Anniversary In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Old Marine Posted June 6, 2017 Share #16 Posted June 6, 2017 Nice helmets Ron. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks Marine! In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted June 7, 2017 Share #18 Posted June 7, 2017 Those are EXELLENT! Thanks for bringing it back up. BKW Link to post Share on other sites
268th C.A. Posted June 24, 2017 Share #19 Posted June 24, 2017 OUCH on the German helmet! Nice helmets. Pvt. James H. Honey 1st Md. Eastern shore Vol. Inf. Co. D (union) Gettysburg Pvt. George Eddie Lear 26th Inf. Co.H 1st Div .(WW1) P.H. WIA Cpl. Richard Elsea 268th C.A. Bn. Battery A. WW2 SSgt. Grant Elsea 314th Inf. Hq.Co. I.R.79thDiv. WW2 Cpl. Harry Lawrence Butler Jr 23rd Regt. WIA Korea Lt. George Olin Tilghman 111th MG. 29th Div. WW1 DIS France 1919 Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted June 24, 2017 Thanks for the comments In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
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