jkash23686 Posted January 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2016 Just got this one in the mail today and am stoked to get it. Its one of my all time favorite helmets. Its an M2 that belonged to George L Bean 1/505 PIR. Mr. Bean was part of the 82nd since the start and jumped into Sicily, Normandy and Holland. Hes also a Silver Star winner which came along with the helmet and a few other little pieces. The previous owner did a ton of research and I have a bunch of records via PDF this is by far my favorite helmet I've ever owned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gt tangerine Posted January 12, 2016 Share #7 Posted January 12, 2016 Amazing M2, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hink441 Posted January 12, 2016 Share #9 Posted January 12, 2016 Great helmet !! 505th 1st Batt. It doesn't get any better than that in my book!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 12, 2016 Share #10 Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice helmet. I want to know more about the insignia. And who is Tornado ? And what's the story behind the damage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrayGhost Posted January 12, 2016 Share #11 Posted January 12, 2016 Wow, just wow! Is there a story to go along with that bullet hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogTCollect Posted January 12, 2016 Share #12 Posted January 12, 2016 Cool one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice helmet. I want to know more about the insignia. And who is Tornado ? And what's the story behind the damage ? The insignia is the jack-o-diamonds which is seen on the 1/505th there are a few others out there and in the paratrooper book. Couldn't find anything definite on Tornado, possibly a nickname since he was from Kansas. And not exactly sure when the damage happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted January 12, 2016 Here's a link with info on his silver star: http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=90252 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy144 Posted January 12, 2016 Share #15 Posted January 12, 2016 Hi That is a keeper... What a great A/B lid. Thanks for sharing. Regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 12, 2016 Share #16 Posted January 12, 2016 Tanks for the answers. If I was rich I would move in next door to you until I had all your helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted January 12, 2016 Tanks for the answers. If I was rich I would move in next door to you until I had all your helmets. The powerball is on Wed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 12, 2016 Share #18 Posted January 12, 2016 Hope springs eternal....please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted January 12, 2016 Share #19 Posted January 12, 2016 Holy smokes!!!!!...thats one of my all time favorite helmets that i dont own! .....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeg Posted January 12, 2016 Share #20 Posted January 12, 2016 great helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaaf93 Posted January 12, 2016 Share #21 Posted January 12, 2016 Great helmet. Do you have a picture of the bales ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted January 12, 2016 Share #22 Posted January 12, 2016 Fine helmet with good history, post more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted January 12, 2016 Great helmet. Do you have a picture of the bales ? No, One is just hanging on by one side and its bent and I'm not risking taking the liner in and out. Having it in hand I know its a 100% legit M2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenm Posted January 12, 2016 Share #24 Posted January 12, 2016 Where have I seen this one before, Jamie? (PM me if you want) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted January 12, 2016 Share #25 Posted January 12, 2016 Where have I seen this one before, Jamie? (PM me if you want) It was discussed here back in 2010 when it first showed up on eBay. The previous owner is a member here also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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