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WW II Medic Helmets


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The above photograph shows Medics of the 4th Division. This style of Medic's helmet was worn by various units and here are two examples from private collections.

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Great pictures! One question. Why would a soldier want to put winter camo on a medic helmet? Isn't the entire point of painting the medic crosses on the helmet so they can be as conspicuous as possible?

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Great pictures! One question. Why would a soldier want to put winter camo on a medic helmet? Isn't the entire point of painting the medic crosses on the helmet so they can be as conspicuous as possible?

Maybe if the enemy noticed a medic, they would know that there would be more soldiers in the vicinity and it would give away their position. That's my guess
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