Sabrejet Posted July 12, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2013 I'm a firm believer that "plain Jane" M1s look a little more interesting when displayed with an added net. I recently acquired an unissued WW2 Canadian helmet net. These were quite distinctive because of their two-tone brown/green colour. Although designed to be worn with the Canadian version of the British "Tommy helmet", they also fit over the M1 shell and, just like their British counterparts, were often used by GIs. The difference in the tonality of the two colours is very subtle and I'm not sure how well the camera will pick it up. In the flesh, it's quite obvious. The green section is mostly at the front, with the brown at the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sabrejet Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted July 12, 2013 Firestone / Inland liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted July 12, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2013 I went for the half and half look on my one. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted July 12, 2013 Mine is similar Rich, but yours shows up better. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 12, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2013 I have had one net where the colors were very vibrant and I've had another where you could hardly tell it was two tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted July 12, 2013 I have had one net where the colors were very vibrant and I've had another where you could hardly tell it was two tone. Yeah...sounds about right. I believe the were made with natural colour cord and then randomly dipped in green and brown dyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted July 12, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2013 Nice Ian! I have a few of these, and the one thing I've noticed is that some of the Canadian nets tend to get stiff and almost "shrink" a bit making it hard to stretch them over both Brit and Canadian helmets, but especially M-1s. They often used some kind of preservative that caused this I think. It does give them that great "army" musty smell though! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted July 12, 2013 Nice Ian! I have a few of these, and the one thing I've noticed is that some of the Canadian nets tend to get stiff and almost "shrink" a bit making it hard to stretch them over both Brit and Canadian helmets, but especially M-1s. They often used some kind of preservative that caused this I think. It does give them that great "army" musty smell though! Rick This one certainly has "that" smell Rick! Dontcha just love it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted July 12, 2013 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2013 Ian, how bout you rename the thread and see how many types of helmet nets we can put up? I'd love to see all the variations. My lonely contribution. Maybe it could be a resource? Late war American made small mesh. Saw this picture as a kid and always wanted to replicate the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted July 12, 2013 Share #12 Posted July 12, 2013 I never have understood how "Howlin Mad" Smith, the Marine General wandered around with this helmet and net while his marines were wearing their camo covers. These 82nd guys before Market Garden seem to have a different style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted July 12, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 12, 2013 The net in the picture worn by the 3rd Division guy is actually made from Canadian/British vehicle netting. A common feature in the MTO. I sold quite a few of these last year on the forum cut from an original Canadian WW2 vehicle net. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted July 12, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 12, 2013 Some variations, just for fun or inspiration. ETO Two for one ETO D-Day Bastogne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted July 12, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 12, 2013 OK last bit so I don't bore everyone to tears. Another D-Day crowd Tunisia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted July 13, 2013 Share #16 Posted July 13, 2013 Even the sweet little old lady has a helmet net on!!.. ....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 13, 2013 Share #17 Posted July 13, 2013 Even the sweet little old lady has a helmet net on!!.. ....mike They're just too cool! Sweet lid Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted July 13, 2013 They're just too cool! Sweet lid Ian! Thanks Justin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted July 13, 2013 Further to 38Driver's suggestion, here's a selection of netted M1s from my collection...2 x exterior views and 1 x interior. Please feel free to add any which you might have! Firstly, a WW2 period M1C with a larger mesh net over some camo 'chute fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted July 13, 2013 Next... British net with scrim and anti-gas goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted July 13, 2013 British commando / airborne camo scarf, sometimes used as a helmet cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted July 13, 2013 British / Canadian two-tone, small mesh, vehicle camo net as described by Rich in an earlier post (I think he made a net profit on these! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted July 13, 2013 Regular British net with M1944 goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted July 13, 2013 British net with brown/green burlap scrim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted July 13, 2013 Finally, a late war M1 with late war small mesh British net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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