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D-Day Helmet Grouping - Foxy 29 Corpsman


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Nice pick up at a good price, way to stay on top of those auctions. Your pics are better than the add on ebay. You won't lose money on that one if you go to sell, which I don't think you should, it's a keeper. Once every year or two I get a great helmet on a buyitnow late at night.... Picked up a great M40 Normandy Camo 6 months ago at a great price.... Regards, Chris

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stealthytyler

Nice pick up at a good price, way to stay on top of those auctions. Your pics are better than the add on ebay. You won't lose money on that one if you go to sell, which I don't think you should, it's a keeper. Once every year or two I get a great helmet on a buyitnow late at night.... Picked up a great M40 Normandy Camo 6 months ago at a great price.... Regards, Chris

Thank you. I think it's a keeper for a while. I want to see what else turns up in my research. I can't believe how nice the helmet is. The straps are super crisp.

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1972firebird

Nice helmet and gear, I like how you are able to find info on the vet and have a story to go by. I am still searching for a helmet grouping with info on the vet.

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stealthytyler

Nice helmet and gear, I like how you are able to find info on the vet and have a story to go by. I am still searching for a helmet grouping with info on the vet.

 

Are you in an area with a lot of estate sales?

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1972firebird

No I am not, maybe a garage sale here or there but ive never found anything as early as ww2 at one. One day I will, good eye because I was following this helmet on ebay as well.

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1972firebird

No I am not, maybe a garage sale here or there but ive never found anything as early as ww2 at one. One day I will, good eye because I was following this helmet on ebay as well.

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Great looking group! I have a jumper from a Corpsman who was with Foxy29 ( http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/120910-phm1c-charles-l-borkes/?hl=borkes ). For such an interesting group, there is very little written on them. The one book that I have seen, but not read yet is "Foxy 29" From the sea - Came Hero's ( (http://www.amazon.com/Foxy-29-From-sea-Heros/dp/0966597311)

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Great looking group! I have a jumper from a Corpsman who was with Foxy29 ( http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/120910-phm1c-charles-l-borkes/?hl=borkes ). For such an interesting group, there is very little written on them. The one book that I have seen, but not read yet is "Foxy 29" From the sea - Came Hero's ( (http://www.amazon.com/Foxy-29-From-sea-Heros/dp/0966597311)[/quote

 

I just ordered a book written by a vet about LST400, the ship Kurtz was on. Hopefully I will learn more about their experience.

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Great looking group! I have a jumper from a Corpsman who was with Foxy29 ( http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/120910-phm1c-charles-l-borkes/?hl=borkes ). For such an interesting group, there is very little written on them. The one book that I have seen, but not read yet is "Foxy 29" From the sea - Came Hero's ( (http://www.amazon.com/Foxy-29-From-sea-Heros/dp/0966597311)[/quote

 

I just ordered a book written by a vet about LST400, the ship Kurtz was on. Hopefully I will learn more about their experience.

Fantastic! Please post anything that you learn about Foxy-29.

 

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TheGrayGhost

I'm glad to see you were able to pick this group up, it is fantastic. I remember seeing this when you were asking about it the first time. The name difference and poor pictures made me hesitate as well. Man, did I lose out. Congratulation on a great find!

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I'm glad to see you were able to pick this group up, it is fantastic. I remember seeing this when you were asking about it the first time. The name difference and poor pictures made me hesitate as well. Man, did I lose out. Congratulation on a great find!

 

Thanks! I was a little confused too but a fellow member mentioned that it was not uncommon for stencils to be misspelled. I am very happy with the grouping. It does not fall in my main interest but for some reason it speaks to me. I would love to find a photo of the sailor.

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1972firebird

I agree if i found a lid with a photo of the soldier wearing it that would be an awesome addition to my collection

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