jkash23686 Posted April 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2015 Recently added to the collection is my 2nd 517th PIR helmet. Its a modified fixed bail and has a Firestone liner. What I'm most excited about is that it still retains its chincup. There is also a partial ASN in the liner of M-6476 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USdog Posted April 20, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 20, 2015 Awesome! Would be icing on the cake if you could ID it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jkash23686 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted April 20, 2015 Awesome! Would be icing on the cake if you could ID it... Thanks. Going to try and see if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted April 20, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 20, 2015 thats a beauty! never seen a real one that still had its chin cup before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted April 20, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 20, 2015 Absolutely amazing helmet!, as usual There is 75 results for the laundry # http://wwii-enlistment.com/search/?q=M-6476&select=laundryNumber&quick-search=1 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted April 20, 2015 Heres both 517th lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted April 20, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 20, 2015 Heres both 517th lids. it actually looks like the chin cup would go to the other helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted April 20, 2015 it actually looks like the chin cup would go to the other helmet nope. For how much the buckles on the orange / green one are rusted there would be rust stains all over the cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted April 20, 2015 Share #14 Posted April 20, 2015 nope. For how much the buckles on the orange / green one are there would be rust stains all over the cloth. i meant the material look itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted April 20, 2015 i meant the material look itself The material it self is odd, its not HBT webbing and its not anything that I can find on any pack at least that I've ever had. Its definitely distinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted April 21, 2015 Share #16 Posted April 21, 2015 The material it self is odd, its not HBT webbing and its not anything that I can find on any pack at least that I've ever had. Its definitely distinct. looks similar to some webbing on british gear (well at least from what i can see of the chin cup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted April 21, 2015 Share #17 Posted April 21, 2015 lovin it, the rust in the cracks looks right the colors are amazing, and overall trophy. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted April 21, 2015 Share #18 Posted April 21, 2015 Pretty sweet looking set! Looks like one of the buckles has green camo paint on the side, wonder if it was sticking out when they were spray painting it? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted April 21, 2015 Share #19 Posted April 21, 2015 The material it self is odd, its not HBT webbing and its not anything that I can find on any pack at least that I've ever had. Its definitely distinct. Its a double weave HBT style sateen twill. I have yet to identify where the 517th Riggers sourced this fabric from... J, great helmet. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted April 21, 2015 Share #20 Posted April 21, 2015 That's more like it Jamie Thanks for sharing this with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks all. -j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted April 21, 2015 Share #22 Posted April 21, 2015 Awesome helmet. You were very lucky to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted April 21, 2015 Share #23 Posted April 21, 2015 Beautiful! Really cool to see it with the chincup. Helmet itself is rare, chincup is even rarer. This helmet is rare2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted April 21, 2015 Share #24 Posted April 21, 2015 Yessir! You knocked it outta the park again with this one Jamie! Outstanding! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share #25 Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks Rick! -j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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