Luxembourg Posted August 14, 2015 Share #26 Posted August 14, 2015 Incredible! Thank you for posting the helmet! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respectingthesacrifice Posted August 14, 2015 Share #27 Posted August 14, 2015 Amazing, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCDUFF Posted August 14, 2015 Share #28 Posted August 14, 2015 Outstanding! An amazing sentimental item, and one for reference for all of us! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted August 14, 2015 Share #29 Posted August 14, 2015 Gotta be one of the coolest helmets on the forum for sure!....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted August 14, 2015 Share #30 Posted August 14, 2015 It is a very interesting helmet with a great story...and the chin strap looks ok the day he gave it to you ... ; ) FWI... one of the ladies in my office her father, William Dempsey, was in the 4th and then the 6th Beach battalion, according to her...she went to several reunions years ago, with her father...she also has several 4th BB news letters that were compiled in to a book...she let me read them years ago...was interesting to read their history the unsung heros of the invasion force.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #31 Posted August 14, 2015 It is a very interesting helmet with a great story...and the chin strap looks ok the day he gave it to you ... ; ) FWI... one of the ladies in my office her father, William Dempsey, was in the 4th and then the 6th Beach battalion, according to her...she went to several reunions years ago, with her father...she also has several 4th BB news letters that were compiled in to a book...she let me read them years ago...was interesting to read their history the unsung heros of the invasion force.... Yeah I saw the old photo and thought the same... Looks like Dempsey was in Platoon B-6 with the 4th BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #32 Posted August 14, 2015 There are 2 stress cracks on the front of the helmet (as seen in the photos). Is there anything I can do to prevent further cracking? Should I suspend the helmet so the rim does not have pressure from sitting on a table? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #33 Posted August 14, 2015 Man this is such a special item with more sentimental value than one could imagine. How awesome to have it you know your grandpa is proud to know his grandson is so passionate and will keep his story alive for generations to come. I just got all my grandfathers Marine corps stuff from WWII a few months ago and it's bitter sweet because I'd give it all up in a heartbeat to have him back but I'm honored to keep his story alive. I feel your pain... but these items we have serve as reminders and memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKEsaysGO44 Posted August 14, 2015 Share #34 Posted August 14, 2015 Killer helmet. Hold that baby tight at night and give her anyting she wants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted August 14, 2015 Share #35 Posted August 14, 2015 There are 2 stress cracks on the front of the helmet (as seen in the photos). Is there anything I can do to prevent further cracking? Should I suspend the helmet so the rim does not have pressure from sitting on a table? Thanks very cool helmet! always like seeing it pop up! that could be an option, not sure that is what is causing it though. some helmets just crack, especially earlier shells... some were stacked inside one an other and got cracks. if the cracks didnt form in the time you've had it i would say it isnt something to be concerned about IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITom1944 Posted August 14, 2015 Share #36 Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks for posting the pics and your Granpa's story. The helmet, its provenance, the various stripe colors from different ops, the documentation of the beach battalions... A great post. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted August 14, 2015 Share #37 Posted August 14, 2015 Wow amazing piece of history to your grandfather. Thanks for posting and the period pics are great, too. Anything related to family service is something to hold dear. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #38 Posted August 14, 2015 very cool helmet! always like seeing it pop up! that could be an option, not sure that is what is causing it though. some helmets just crack, especially earlier shells... some were stacked inside one an other and got cracks. if the cracks didnt form in the time you've had it i would say it isnt something to be concerned about IMHO. I am pretty sure I remember stress cracks always being there ever since I was little. I remember the straps being damaged too... strange you cant see it in the photo of me as a kid. If it has survived 70+ years of war and two generations of kids playing with it, i'm sure it will survive just fine for many years to come on a static display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted August 14, 2015 Share #39 Posted August 14, 2015 I am pretty sure I remember stress cracks always being there ever since I was little. I remember the straps being damaged too... strange you cant see it in the photo of me as a kid. If it has survived 70+ years of war and two generations of kids playing with it, i'm sure it will survive just fine for many years to come on a static display! funny how gently we now treat items made for war isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted August 14, 2015 Share #40 Posted August 14, 2015 I'm a pessimist, so it's very very rare that I see a WW2 painted M-1 that I 100% believe to be real. This is one of those. Excellent piece. You should be proud of grandfather, and it's good that an item such as this is staying in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted August 14, 2015 Share #41 Posted August 14, 2015 Absolutely amazing! Easily the best helmet on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robswashashore Posted August 14, 2015 Share #42 Posted August 14, 2015 This is about the coolest thread I have ever seen on this forum -- and I've seen some really cool threads. Thank you for sharing this fantastic bit of history with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robswashashore Posted August 14, 2015 Share #43 Posted August 14, 2015 funny how gently we now treat items made for war isn't it LOL! Yeah, after all, Grampa was SITTING on it in Post #16! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted August 14, 2015 Share #44 Posted August 14, 2015 LOL! Yeah, after all, Grampa was SITTING on it in Post #16! IMO it looks like it is beside him in that picture but what do i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted August 14, 2015 Share #45 Posted August 14, 2015 BEAUTIFUL PEICE OF HISTORY WITH RIGHT UP FRONT DOCUMENTATION FROM FAMILY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #46 Posted August 14, 2015 Does anyone know why the overall color of this helmet is a brownish color? I do see green splotches too but from a distance it looks brown... sort of glossy as well. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #47 Posted August 14, 2015 This is about the coolest thread I have ever seen on this forum -- and I've seen some really cool threads. Thank you for sharing this fantastic bit of history with us! My pleasure! I have so many stories from my grandfather and the other vets from his platoon that I have interviewed. Wish I had the time to share them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #48 Posted August 14, 2015 Here is a photo of Platoon C-9 again during the invasion of Southern France. You can't see my grandfather in this one. They are taking cover from a German sniper. Notice the stripe on the helmet of the sailor on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #49 Posted August 14, 2015 Another great shot of 2 helmets from the 4th BB. Here is a sailor from Platoon C-9 standing next to a shell hit. I believe this is Salerno... possibly southern France though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted August 14, 2015 Share #50 Posted August 14, 2015 Here is a photo of Platoon C-9 again during the invasion of Southern France. You can't see my grandfather in this one. They are taking cover from a German sniper. Notice the stripe on the helmet of the sailor on the left. Sniper Ahead 4th BB.jpg thats something ive never seen on a Thompson forward grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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