Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2014 This is my most recent addition and just in time before the movie Fury is released in a few weeks. Some of you may recall seeing this set at the SoS earlier this year. With the help of another forum member I was able to make contact with the seller a few months ago and make a deal. The unit mark on the shell is actually a painted metal triangle. What's interesting is there appears to be a number "2" painted on the back of the helmet. I'm not sure if it's related to the 2nd Armored Division or not but us interesting none the less. I also found a photo of a captain marked helmet with a similar unit mark on the front in my 67th Armored Regiment book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted October 3, 2014 Close ups of the unit mark on the front of the shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted October 3, 2014 Front of the liner with close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted October 3, 2014 The number two on the back of the helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted October 3, 2014 The liner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted October 3, 2014 This photo is a of Captain Lawrence B. Malloy, Third Battalion, Surgeon wearing his Captains helmet with 2nd armored unit mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted October 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 3, 2014 Interesting. I've had a few 2nd ADs before and I've never seen an insignia made out of metal like that. How is it attached? -j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted October 3, 2014 Interesting. I've had a few 2nd ADs before and I've never seen an insignia made out of metal like that. How is it attached? -j I'm thinking it is applied by some kind of epoxy. It doesn't appear to be metal after all because it is not magnetic. So possibly it was formed out of resin or something pliable that hardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted October 3, 2014 Here is a close up of the Lt. bar possibly showing the material under the paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted October 3, 2014 Share #10 Posted October 3, 2014 Mike, I inspected this helmet set in hand at the SOS and I really like it! I'm sure there is an interesting story behind the custom insignia and rank. I would also love to know what is hidden under the thick paint at the rear of the helmet. Congrats Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted October 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 3, 2014 Mike, I remember this one from SOS, and really loved it! Congrats on the great acquisition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfedawg Posted October 3, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 3, 2014 Interesting piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted October 3, 2014 Share #13 Posted October 3, 2014 Beauty of a helmet Mike! Im glad you finally got it in hand. That is a true centerpiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhouse Posted October 3, 2014 Share #14 Posted October 3, 2014 I've never seen that before... Is there some traces inside the helmet just behind the patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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