Bob Hudson Posted September 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 28, 2014 Picked up an SUV-load of things yesterday including this helmet. I know next to nothing about these, including what's the deal with yellow marks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted September 28, 2014 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted September 28, 2014 The steelpot chinstrap is snapped onto the liner, but it looks like the chinstrap was attached to the steel pot upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted September 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 28, 2014 187th ARCT 1st Battalion!....please keep me in mind if you ever want to part with it........mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted September 28, 2014 187th ARCT 1st Battalion! Okay, that makes sense: here's the guy whose family sold it to me - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted September 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2014 Killer helmet, these Vietnam paras are starting to get much harder to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted September 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 28, 2014 I knew Mike would be quick to respond! That's an awesome helmet Bob! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted September 28, 2014 Here's some other stuff from the same soldier: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/220729-rakkasan-veteran-grouping/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted September 28, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 28, 2014 Great helmet.. The yellow paint was common. As per the 187th Tactical SOP, yellow paint was used to mark helmets when the standard white paint supplies became exhausted or ran out.. Excellent helmet and cover.. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted September 29, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 29, 2014 Love everything about that helmet and the grouping! Thanks for sharing it. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 29, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 29, 2014 The press stud end of helmet chinstrap is usually routed on the outside of the metal hanger each side up through the swivel which leaves the tang with press stud in position for clipping to the liner. The rest of the chin strap is clipped under the folded tabs, but appears to have come away. below pic of 1953 M1C. Headband appears to have been installed upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted October 11, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 11, 2014 187th ARCT 1st Battalion!....please keep me in mind if you ever want to part with it........mike Mike, Wow you were on this helmet within minutes of it being posted. You must have that 6th sense when one of these pops up. Anyway, it would be perfect for your study and collection of these, so I Hope you ended up with it!! (Not to mention, there was no way anyone could have jumped in front of you on that fast response)! Lol.. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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