warguy Posted June 23, 2017 #301 Posted June 23, 2017 Thank you Chuck, I couldn't relocate the posting on ebay but saw it myself last week. and was almost positive this was the same helmet. Seller clearly indicated the insignia was painted in the 1960's as I recall and the helmet was offered as an original shell with post war painted insignia, (way post war). I think that is important to note this as forum members use this thread as an important reference to authenticate helmets. Even without the sellers description most collectors familiar with original USMC WWI helmets would have pause with this one. The style and artwork just isn't like any other 3/5 helmet I have seen. Kevin
C. Roelens Posted June 23, 2017 #302 Posted June 23, 2017 2/5 Kevin. I'll post pictures in the near future of the bogus 3/5 helmet discussed in another area of this forum. Chuck
warguy Posted June 23, 2017 #303 Posted June 23, 2017 Of course you are right Chuck 2/5 yellow square not the blue square of the 3/5. That's what I get from rushing a post when getting ready for work.
drbill Posted July 6, 2017 #304 Posted July 6, 2017 Yeah, I was hoping it was real, but only out 150 so insignia and helmet are worth that- also a good filler until I get a real one. thanks, Bill
Oregon1911 Posted September 6, 2017 #305 Posted September 6, 2017 I think that is important to note this as forum members use this thread as an important reference to authenticate helmets. Kevin EXACTLY! Cheers, Cody
Oregon1911 Posted October 26, 2017 #306 Posted October 26, 2017 3/5 Marines, Brit. I believe this and the following helmet to have been rendered by the same hand. Thanks for looking, Cody
C. Roelens Posted October 27, 2017 #308 Posted October 27, 2017 I agree Cody. Every WWI USMC painted helmet is unique, but this is one of the recognized 3/5 designs that was most likely painted by the same hand. Nice pair my friend. S/F, Chuck
warguy Posted October 27, 2017 #309 Posted October 27, 2017 Very nice Cody! The 3/5 is elusive. One of only two I need to complete my fifth and sixth Marine helmet collection. Gives me the "blues". Congrats and thanks for posting. Kevin
French Sam Posted October 27, 2017 #310 Posted October 27, 2017 Beautiful helmets ! Congrats and thanks for sharing ! FS.
Oregon1911 Posted October 28, 2017 #311 Posted October 28, 2017 Thanks guys. As this stuff is most difficult to source, we are at fate's wanton whim to find these things, I am very fortunate to have what few things I have. Thanks for the nice words, I'm trying to amass a decent, representative, WWI USMC helmet collection. Were it not for the considered mentoring of Charles (Chuck) Roelens I'd not be nowhere close. Thank you, Sir! Semper Fi! Regards, Cody
Pbaczuk Posted March 15, 2018 #312 Posted March 15, 2018 I just bought this helmet today. It is a 4th Marine Regiment HQ helmet. The liner is missing.
warguy Posted March 15, 2018 #313 Posted March 15, 2018 A nice one, I own it's twin, definitely done by same hand. Congrats. Kevin
warguy Posted March 15, 2018 #317 Posted March 15, 2018 Mine was once owned by Dennis Jackson and is depicted in Equipping the Corps. Dennis previously posted it in this thread, see post 94.
warguy Posted March 18, 2018 #320 Posted March 18, 2018 Very nice looking helmet! Ega has just the right amount of age and patina. Great job.
Schnicklfritz Posted March 24, 2018 #321 Posted March 24, 2018 Nice one, and a hard one to find for sure!
Oregon1911 Posted January 3, 2019 #322 Posted January 3, 2019 There's this one, Chuck's pics. Thanks Chuck! 2
Pbaczuk Posted January 3, 2019 #323 Posted January 3, 2019 Oh lord. I almost dropped my iPad. Beautiful.
teufelhunde.ret Posted January 3, 2019 Author #324 Posted January 3, 2019 In a word “superb” ready buyer....
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