Headquarters 5th Marine WWI USMC Helmet-Painted

[drbill]

Just acquired this new piece out of antique shop in NY. Opinions and comments welcomed.

thanks, Bill

[jeremiahcable]

Congrats on your find. It looks almost exactly like mine from the same unit, high punched EGA and a very crude and simple Indian head. American or British shell? Does it have its liner and is it named named?

[beerdragon54]

It appears good to me but in hand is always better. Good find!!

 

 

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[Bugme]

Obviously having it in hand is always better but, since we can't and based on this one shot, I like it.

[warguy]

I like it as well! Is the ega hole punched? Can you see a name anywhere, maybe on the chin strap? If ega's are present, the fifth Marines almost always posted them high, and the 6th low. Once again I like it from what I see and think you probably found good one. Kevin

[drbill]

Yes hole is punched. Have more pics but files are too big to post.

[drbill]

Also, this helmet is named W. Drowes or W. O/D Rowes. Does anyone know how to research this possible name and see if it matches up?

[jeremiahcable]

There was a William H Rowe in 3/5, but no Rowes or Drowes comes up for the 4th Brigade.

[jeremiahcable]

Here's the emblem on mine for comparison.

[drbill]

very nice, thanks for all the help and replies

[jeb137]

Great Find

 

Jon B.

Newaygo MI