Original and theatre used photographed M1 helmets with proof show yours

[ArchangelDM]

I suppose it's a question every Helmet or field gear collector asks him self. Has this item actually seen theatre use , or is it something that could have been used.

For me something attached with a photograph of the object is the ultimate collectors crown jewel in his/hers collection.

I don't have anything attached with a photograph and would love for members to post there's.

 

Have fun posting

D.C

[stealthytyler]

I guess I will start this off with my grandfather's beach battalion helmet. Im sure many have seen it but I couldn't resist sharing it again! Photo was taken August 1944 during Operation Dragoon at Sainte-Maxime, France.

 

[ArchangelDM]

I guess I will start this off with my grandfather's beach battalion helmet. Im sure many have seen it but I couldn't resist sharing it again! Photo was taken August 1944 during Operation Dragoon at Sainte-Maxime, France.

 

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Speechless

 

What a fantastic helmet , and what a brave man

Your very, lucky

 

Thank you for sharing this beauty

[ArchangelDM]

Anymore don't be shy

[king802]

Helmet belonging to Lt Col George Grant Commander of the 320th Ord Bn from Normandy to the end of the war in Europe.

 

Rich

 

 

[ArchangelDM]

Helmet belonging to Lt Col George Grant Commander of the 320th Ord Bn from Normandy to the end of the war in Europe.

 

Rich

 

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Wow , what an amazing helmet King

[Beau-Brummel]

Beautiful helmets guys.

 

Tyler, wonderful to see your Grandfathers helmet again thank you, you are very lucky to own such a piece.

 

You've all seen It before but here we go again .

 

 

[Beau-Brummel]

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[ArchangelDM]

Beautiful helmets guys.

 

Tyler, wonderful to see your Grandfathers helmet again thank you, you are very lucky to own such a piece.

 

You've all seen It before but here we go again .

 

 

A personal favourite Guy

[GMPETE]

I would love to have a copy of the beautiful book this topic could generate. Fantastic stuff guys.

[jkash23686]

Beautiful helmets guys.

 

Tyler, wonderful to see your Grandfathers helmet again thank you, you are very lucky to own such a piece.

 

You've all seen It before but here we go again .

 

 

 

LOVE this helmet.

[TFH]

This one belonged to my great-uncle who served as Belgium civilian in the 47th Ordnance Company / 3rd Army between december 1944 and VE Day.

Richard

 

 

 

[TFH]

And the same during WWII with its owner :

 

[TFH]

An other one :

 

 

[sgtdorango]

Heres a nice one that i have belonging to Lt Col John A Rankin 2nd ID 23rd Infantry Regiment, decorated officer involved in some heavy action with the 2ID in Korea, Hill 841 Battle of Old Baldy for one, my theory is that he must have somehow got ahold of a usmc cover and had it modified to show his rank, it seemed to be a sort of a fashion at the time as there are quite a few other officers in the yearbook where this photo was found, showing nets and burlap covers with holes in front for insignia......mike

[sgtdorango]

[sgtdorango]

[ArchangelDM]

Wow and more wow

 

Keep em coming guys really some beautiful pieces here

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

Why only M1s?

 

 

[ArchangelDM]

Why only M1s?

 

 

Hey Cap

I put it in the helmet section , if the moderators don't mind would love to see field gear and clothing etc in use as well

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

Well my point is there are other helmets that aren't M1s, like this one;

 

 

Got this from the vet (a family friend ) for free. He wore in Iraq with the 206th Transportation Company. He also gave me 2 pairs of boots and a full IFAK that he had in Iraq.

 

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

 

Here he is in Kuwait right heading into Iraq.

 

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

Here he is in Iraq.

 

I should note that I don't actually know if the helmet I have is in these pictures, he told me he received a new one and did not have to turn the one I have in.

[ArchangelDM]

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Here he is in Iraq.

 

I should note that I don't actually know if the helmet I have is in these pictures, he told me he received a new one and did not have to turn the one I have in.

NIce shot of him wearing it

[Burning Hazard]

Cool thread! Liking all the helmets posted; to me, a helmet that shows photographic period use is museum grade!

 

ArchangelDM, in the book "Helmets of the ETO" there's a couple of really nice examples of M1 helmets with period photo's of them being worn.

 

Pat