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WWII US Army Amphibious Unit Helmet - Thoughts?


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Hi Guys, any thoughts on this type of helmet? It is a swivel bail and therefore unsure how to date it or whether it looks legit. All opinions appreciated. THANKS!

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stealthytyler

Not being into Army stuff, the Arch makes me think Navy

 

Definitely not Navy. If legit, then its likely Army. If legit, then it is likely used in Normandy during D-Day. If used in Normandy on D-Day, then its likely to prove that swivel bails were used during the initial landings.

 

All that being said, it is quite a stretch. I am not sure that it lines up with the painting scheme protocol of 5th and 6th ESB units during D-Day June 6 1944.

 

I lean on the side of it being fake markings. My opinion of course and would love to hear others opinions. Thanks for sharing!!!

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pararaftanr2

True, but this style of marking is attributed to the Engineer Special Brigades and Normandy landings, not the PTO. Not authentic, in my opinion and doesn't match the very few original examples that have survived or vintage photos that have been published.

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