ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2017 Got this from a forum member several moths ago , it has only just arrived as it's been with my brother in Texas. Liner is named to a Sodetani who served in the Vietnam war as infantry he was of Japanese origin and has since sadly passed. The helmet has various colours and features this very beautiful Teal base colour. Shows heavy use , and the chinstraps show lots of use too. This is the first ever helmet with this colour scheme I have seen so I'm guessing ARVN Camo paint. I believe Kammo man has a pic of this camo colouring being worn in country. So either the soldier had it painted or the helmet was a re issue and given to a South Vietnamese soldier then painted. This seems more likely Enjoy the pics and as always comments always welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted September 19, 2017 Camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted September 19, 2017 Named Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted September 19, 2017 Name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted September 19, 2017 ARVN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted September 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 19, 2017 nice helmet, it looks like ARVN issue to me, maybe the US soldier put his liner in it, or possibly used it like that and served along side the ARVN very unique display piece, good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted September 19, 2017 Camo camo camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted September 19, 2017 nice helmet, it looks like ARVN issue to me, maybe the US soldier put his liner in it, or possibly used it like that and served along side the ARVN very unique display piece, good find. Thanks Bolo Unique and the only one I've come across Thanks For the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted September 19, 2017 Camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugèn Posted September 21, 2017 Share #14 Posted September 21, 2017 Fine (and ARVN) for me too! If I remember well I've got a pic with a similar color scheme in my "data base". This evening I'll post it. Interesting the named liner, but I'm not sure that it belong to the shell. From the pics seems that they have two different condition. Interesting too the circolar insigna under the camo paint on the front. In your opinion, what is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted September 21, 2017 Fine (and ARVN) for me too! If I remember well I've got a pic with a similar color scheme in my "data base". This evening I'll post it. Interesting the named liner, but I'm not sure that it belong to the shell. From the pics seems that they have two different condition. Interesting too the circolar insigna under the camo paint on the front. In your opinion, what is? Morning Eugen Thanks for the input , I believe the white is a peace symbol of sorts. Also agree the liner could be a later addition. Looking forward to see the photo Thanks Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandluke Posted September 21, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 21, 2017 Dean, Liner is a later addition as was the named sweatband. When I originally purchased the helmet, it had no liner and I only included it in the sale as a freebie. If you will look closely at the interior of the shell, there is a last name (American in origin) printed in what looks to possibly be red crayon. The remnants of white paint are, in fact, a peace symbol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted September 22, 2017 Dean, Liner is a later addition as was the named sweatband. When I originally purchased the helmet, it had no liner and I only included it in the sale as a freebie. If you will look closely at the interior of the shell, there is a last name (American in origin) printed in what looks to possibly be red crayon. The remnants of white paint are, in fact, a peace symbol. Thankyou for the info Luke It's super interesting that's for sure , lots of the liners wouldn't have made it back due to conditions. That's probably what's Happened here , my other original nam uses liners are shot to bits with Rot etc Thanks again D.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted October 6, 2017 Share #18 Posted October 6, 2017 Here's one of mine that no one seems to be able to pin down. Came from goodwill just as it is. WWII shell with sewn chinstraps and a Vietnam dated liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted October 8, 2017 Really like that helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted October 8, 2017 Share #20 Posted October 8, 2017 Really like that helmet I do too. Its very methodical in its application. I've been thinking, with some others input, that its likely an advisor's helmet. Some of its colors match one of your other helmets, along with others that have been posted on the forum. Those also tend to be unidentified as to their use as well. I've gotten out of M1 lids so this is one of my last ones left that has managed to hang around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugèn Posted October 9, 2017 Share #21 Posted October 9, 2017 Interesting but, in my opinion, not ARVN. Probably South or Central America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted October 9, 2017 Interesting but, in my opinion, not ARVN. Probably South or Central America. Going to agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted July 18, 2023 Share #23 Posted July 18, 2023 It only took 6 years, but finally a pic has emerged of this style over on the Facebook page. Berlin Brigade in the 60’s, captain front center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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