Pudgy (V) Posted November 23, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2017 I recently purchased this fixed bail EGA painted helmet and would like to find out who the soldier is. It appears the name is R. M ucker. I'm not sure there is a letter in between the "m" and the "u". I appreciate any help you can give me. Thank-you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted November 23, 2017 More Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted November 23, 2017 More pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted December 1, 2017 Thought I would bump the topic to see if someone could look into a muster roll. It would be awesome to put some history with the helmet. Thanks again!!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted December 1, 2017 Share #5 Posted December 1, 2017 I did a quick look for you in the musters. If his last name is Tucker, I found the below names listed during WWII and Korean War eras. Ralph M Roy M Russell M Ray M Robert M Roger M Raymond M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted December 1, 2017 Thanks Stealthytyler. I guess it is going to be tougher than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted December 1, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2017 Hard you tried adjusting the colors in a photo editing program or using night vision to try and make put the name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted December 3, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 3, 2017 I'm not a marine guy but didn't they mark helmets with EGA after WWII? Maybe that can help narrow it down to a Korean War vet? I may be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 3, 2017 Share #9 Posted December 3, 2017 I'm not a marine guy but didn't they mark helmets with EGA after WWII? Maybe that can help narrow it down to a Korean War vet? I may be wrong though. I believe you are correct , the EGA is a Korean War thing and was used even in Vietnam. There are reports of it being used late ww2 but no solid evidence as Ive seen. If I was going to guess I would say Korean War era helmet set , super nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted December 3, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 3, 2017 WW2 Marine with EGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted December 3, 2017 I like the picture, thanks King802. It is a fixed bail, and it doesn't look to be repainted. I'm leaning more towards WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted December 3, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 3, 2017 I agree prob WW2...i think the guys are confusing ega's on helmet covers facts and theories with actual steel helmets.....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 3, 2017 I agree prob WW2...i think the guys are confusing ega's on helmet covers facts and theories with actual steel helmets.....mike I agree I was confusing it with the covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted December 3, 2017 Is it rare to have a painted EGA on a helmet considering most Marines used a camo cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted December 5, 2017 Share #15 Posted December 5, 2017 WW2 Marine with EGA. IMG_2725.JPG Do you have a date on this photo? How do you know its WWII? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 5, 2017 Share #16 Posted December 5, 2017 Do you have a date on this photo? How do you know its WWII? Thanks 1st pattern Hawley Liner with fixed bail Helmet , helmet has early brass fittings. He is also wearing a p41 jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted December 5, 2017 Share #17 Posted December 5, 2017 1st pattern Hawley Liner with fixed bail Helmet , helmet has early brass fittings. He is also wearing a p41 jacket The USMC never wore these items post WWII? Just was curious if there was a date on the photo to help us out here. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted December 5, 2017 Share #18 Posted December 5, 2017 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/42624-usmc-ega-stenciled-m1-helmet/ It's always worth searching through the forum - if anyone wants to know something you can bet it's been asked or discussed before. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 5, 2017 Share #19 Posted December 5, 2017 The USMC never wore these items post WWII? Just was curious if there was a date on the photo to help us out here. Thanks I would say WWII due to the hawley liner. Low pressure and fiber liners were deemed not suitable for combat. So them being issued post war to combat troops is highly unlikely. The helmet in question could also be a photo helmet, meaning the helmet was passed along for photos, and is not that Marines personal duty helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted December 6, 2017 Seems it is rare, thanks for the post king802. My helmet has a name on the outside of the shell, doesn't seem like it would have been something that was passed around. The name would have been visible in a picture. The helmet looks like it was used in combat as you can see from the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 6, 2017 Share #21 Posted December 6, 2017 Seems it is rare, thanks for the post king802. My helmet has a name on the outside of the shell, doesn't seem like it would have been something that was passed around. The name would have been visible in a picture. The helmet looks like it was used in combat as you can see from the pictures. I was not suggesting yours was a helmet used for photos. I was referring to the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted December 6, 2017 Ok, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 6, 2017 Share #23 Posted December 6, 2017 Try contacting Geoff at golden arrow research Super nice guy I highly recommend him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted December 7, 2017 Ok, thank-you for the advice. It would have been a little easier if there was a laundry number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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