gearhead1968 Posted November 5, 2022 #376 Posted November 5, 2022 Wanted to post this here also. A 1/5 helmet and uniform group that I saw at the Missouri Military Museum today.
71Mach Posted January 13, 2023 #379 Posted January 13, 2023 Here’s a helmet I have a chance to buy from a friend of mine . The helmet paint looks period but leery of camouflaged helmets. Any comments or opinions appreciated. Thanks
warguy Posted January 13, 2023 #380 Posted January 13, 2023 Well since you are asking, and hopefully before you have bought it…..it is NOT a Marine Corps helmet. Since it was posted in this thread, I am assuming that is what it is being offered as. I cant remember the unit and my reference materials are in storage but just want to make sure you know this is painted up for one of the Army units not Marine. The lighting makes it tough for me at least to comment further about originality. Good close up outdoor photos would be better. It might be alright, although I am not a big fan of the “style” of Indianhead here.
Dave T Posted January 13, 2023 #382 Posted January 13, 2023 Helmet came out of a local antique store 3-4 months ago. It was in a case behind glass and the tag was hard to read. It stated 5th(or 6th Regt USMC) but as it was lacking an EGA I took it for a 2nd Div. helmet. I am experienced and confident with WWI painted helmets but I have no specific knowledge or experience with WWI 2nd Div/USMC helmets other than to know they have been faked for some time. That formula (over confidence + lack of specific knowledge/experience=disaster) led me to pass on the piece. I didnt even ask to have taken out of the case. I just passed on it. It wasnt priced high at all but not a risk i was in the mood to take at the time. I would classify the dealer at that booth as a picker who gets a mixed bag of militaria (all era's) from time to time. Usually decent stuff but common. I cant advise if it is good or bad, but personally would like to hear others chime in.
warguy Posted January 13, 2023 #383 Posted January 13, 2023 Lots of original USMC painted helmets to the fifth and sixth Marines don't have an ega mounted on them and that is perfectly correct. Yardlong unit photos from the period show that some entire Battalions wore helmets painted but void of an ega. It is the narrow red rectangle and not a square that defines this one as Army and not USMC. I would not have bought it either just looking at it through the case with this lighting.
Brig Posted January 24, 2023 #384 Posted January 24, 2023 I'll just throw this out there... if anyone ever has/knows of a nice 1/6 painted helmet for sale, please hit me up. I've got a buddy who retired last year and it's the one historical artifact he wants
conn Posted August 30, 2024 #386 Posted August 30, 2024 hello usmc helmet collectors ! thanks for all the postings of these fine helmets. i have a couple of questions and would appreciate any help. Is there any book that states the history and meaning of the Indian with headdress on front of helmet, and is the style of headdress have any specific meaning ? i have in a book info of the color background, but not the Indian and headdress. thank you semper fi
aef1917 Posted August 30, 2024 #387 Posted August 30, 2024 The October 21, 1918 telegram from Maj. Gen. John Lejeune to GHQ AEF requesting approval of the 2nd Division patch states: "The Indian head to be used will be copied after the St. Gauden's head on the American gold five-dollar piece."
warguy Posted August 30, 2024 #388 Posted August 30, 2024 4 hours ago, French Sam said: A new add to my collection... Loic that is a beautiful example. What a wonderful addition to your amazing collection. Congratulations my friend.
French Sam Posted September 5, 2024 #389 Posted September 5, 2024 Just add to the collection... 6th Hq... Unfortunately no name...
French Sam Posted September 5, 2024 #390 Posted September 5, 2024 Just add to the collection... 2/6... Unfortunately no name...
warguy Posted September 5, 2024 #391 Posted September 5, 2024 Wow you have been holding out. Very nice helmets!
French Sam Posted September 5, 2024 #393 Posted September 5, 2024 32 minutes ago, warguy said: Wow you have been holding out. Very nice helmets! Thanks Kevin !
katieony Posted September 8, 2024 #394 Posted September 8, 2024 Two nice originals! Congratulations. Michael
Eric Queen Posted September 8, 2024 #395 Posted September 8, 2024 Two very nice helmets Sam. Congratulations. I do believe though, if I am not mistaken, that the black oval is the insignia of the 4th Brigade, not 6th MGB HQ.
French Sam Posted September 8, 2024 #396 Posted September 8, 2024 1 minute ago, Eric Queen said: Two very nice helmets Sam. Congratulations. I do believe though, if I am not mistaken, that the black oval is the insignia of the 4th Brigade, not 6th MGB HQ. Totally agree Eric ! I wrote an error ! 🤒
Doughboy134 Posted September 23, 2024 #400 Posted September 23, 2024 Hello everyone! I got this helmet A while ago and been trying to find answers on why this EGA was painted on instead of more traditional physical EGAs. Most people say it was after the war but I’ve seen some photos with wartime painted on EGA helmets. Would there be place or book where I could learn more up on it? Thank you all
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