Adrian6256 Posted October 22, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2015 Hello, I recently purchased This German helmet from the nephew of a WW2 Army veteran. The nephew wasn't able to provide me with many details about his uncles service other than what he remembers being told to him as a kid. He was passed down several souvenirs from his uncles estate. He told me his uncles name was Kiel Farrero, and that he served in the ETO with the 101st Engineers. I immediately thought this was probably wrong since it seems everyones grandfather was in the 101st, or fought on D-day. I looked up the name and only found little to no info on him. I was wondering if you guys could find any additional info on this GI. It aways amazes me to see what you guys can find out! Thank You, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted October 22, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2015 The 101st Engineer Combat Battalion was part of the 26th Infantry Division which fought in Europe in WW2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26th_Infantry_Division_(United_States) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 22, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2015 That's a fine example of a Luftwaffe helmet. It might be minus its chinstrap, but any Nazi helmet with its original paint finish and decals is always highly prized by TR collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmike Posted October 22, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2015 Very nice helmet, Adrian! I live in Carrollton, TX, and am a collector as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted October 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2015 Yeah great piece. I was going to mention that I thought the 101 Engineers were with the 26th Div. but Johann beat me to the punch. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 22, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2015 Very nice helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted October 23, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 23, 2015 Great example of a Luftwaffe m40. The liner looks dry, leave it as is, just be careful with it. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted October 23, 2015 Share #8 Posted October 23, 2015 This is a beautiful Luft helmet, you might be surprised at the value on this piece this is a great example !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMike Posted November 5, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2015 Somebody long ago hastened the death of the liner with some treatment-neatsfoot oil, whatever. We thought we were preserving it-turns out we were ruining it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 5, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2015 Somebody long ago hastened the death of the liner with some treatment-neatsfoot oil, whatever. We thought we were preserving it-turns out we were ruining it. Back in the 1960s and early 70s it was thought a good idea to use vaseline as a leather preservative and conditioner.Much like neets foot oil.Both are not suited for leather being petroleum based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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