minesweeper Posted August 21, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2018 I usually post on the FB page, but I wanted more eyes on this one - I work for an auction company and most people there know I like militaria. I'm just about to start working when a guy taps me on the shoulder and asks if I'd be interested in his uncle's helmet. A very early fixed bail (lot 61A) with first pattern Hawley - the front of the helmet has "H305" stenciled on it and the motto "Buaidh No Bas" - Victory Or Death with what sort of looks like a burning skull. I know it's a Scottish Clan motto as well as the motto of the 32nd Armored Regiment - Any guesses on the H305? I bought it very reasonably, it is pretty amazing in person and looks right as rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted August 21, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 21, 2018 Well that is unique! Looks more like a knapped flint arrow head than a skull to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted August 21, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 21, 2018 Flaming arrow head ? - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted August 21, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 21, 2018 If you look at the various clan crests with this motto some of them have a rock structure that varies slightly from clan to clan but looks like it could be the basis for this design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted August 21, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2018 The H305 is very indicutive to US Navy applied markings, similar like examples here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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