SEABEE SON Posted May 13, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2017 I got this one in recently. I am quite intrigued by it. The net has obviously been on it a long time. Interesting to see a handmade net on a shipboard helmet. It really makes one wonder what it was used for. The liner has the remains of round decals on both sides. There are tiny flecks of yellow remnants of the decal on one side. Reminds me of the Seabee decals my father had in abundance. I am guessing that this helmet was used by someone who transitioned between shipboard and shore duties of some kind. I am still learning about M1 helmets. The heat stamp appears to be 88E. If this is a McCord, that should date it to August 1941. Correct? I have seen an M1 with a very similar handmade net in the book by Maximiano and Spivey. I appreciate any insights anyone can provide. There seems to be a subtle darker grey band around the base of the helmet, and bluer paint above it. Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hink441 Posted May 13, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 13, 2017 Awesome find, really like the net over the gray paint. Never seen this before!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi65 Posted May 13, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 13, 2017 Awesome is right. I've not seen a net over gray either. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted May 13, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 13, 2017 I like it, the helmet could have been used by the SEABEE'S, I could imagine a SEABEE wearing this helmet set with camo netting while operating a bull dozer or other heavy equipment building airfields or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted May 13, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 13, 2017 Really nice helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted May 13, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 13, 2017 Nice untouched salty lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted May 13, 2017 The liner appears to have had white adhesive tape across the top of it and some kind of label on the front. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted May 13, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 13, 2017 Liner reminds me of stateside army training? Maybe the lid is not original to the liner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted May 13, 2017 When my Dad was in the Seabees they trained extensively with the Marines in war games during the Vietnam War. Those big round removed decals are a mystery, but the right size for Seabee decals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted May 13, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 13, 2017 Thats a killer helmet right there!...mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks for the comments, everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 17, 2017 Share #22 Posted May 17, 2017 UNIQUE FOR A NAVY LID. A WINNER FOR SURE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian6256 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 17, 2017 I love how the liner shows so much wear from real use. All the best! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenitHora Posted May 23, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 23, 2017 Great helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted May 27, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 27, 2017 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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