SEABEE SON Posted November 6, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 6, 2017 I picked this one up a few years ago to commemorate my grandfather's service in the 40th "Sunshine" Division. He went over with the division to France in September 1918. This was not a frontline division, so it is likely the camo was done as a memento by the soldier. The paint is old, and there seems to be some paper remnants, perhaps what is left of a mail home label or some other kind of tag? I really like the colors and pattern on this one, as well as the insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aef1917 Posted November 6, 2017 Share #14 Posted November 6, 2017 You don't see a lot of 40th Division helmets, but the ones you do tend to be camos. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 6, 2017 Share #15 Posted November 6, 2017 That's a really nice helmet. Love it! The WW1 40th division helmets are few and far between for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted November 6, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 6, 2017 The 40th was used as a depot division during WW I, partially due to a dispute between BG Stoneman and Pershing. As a depot division, many of the men were transferred into other units as replacements and saw combat. FYI - the command staff of the Div did not like the orientation of the patches as painted on your helmets. The men were ordered to wear their patches square; many opted for round patches. Looks like the original owner of this helmet got away with one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Here are a couple of pictures of my grandfather in uniform. No patch on his uniforms. Also one of his famous compatriot, Buster Keaton. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted November 8, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 8, 2017 Amazing photos Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted November 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 8, 2017 That's a beauty! and a very nice memorial to your grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted November 8, 2017 Share #20 Posted November 8, 2017 Incredible photo's and heritage along with a very appropriate memento(I really like those camo helmets) of your grandfathers service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmoen Posted November 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted November 8, 2017 Nice find, I've been looking for a 40th ID helmet for a loooooooong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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