Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted October 15, 2018 Share #101 Posted October 15, 2018 The reason why this helmet is becoming my favorite is it is true about a bullet and helmet liner. My grandfather was with the 101st 327th glider Co. B in WW2 and this same thing happened to him, the bullet went in the front and rode around the helmet between the helmet and liner and stopped on the opposite side. I asked him what he did with the helmet and he said he found another helmet and threw the damaged one down. Marty Bullets traveling like that is surprisingly common, there are quite a lot of stories of it happening, both with M1s and ACHs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 15, 2018 Share #102 Posted October 15, 2018 The reason why this helmet is becoming my favorite is it is true about a bullet and helmet liner. My grandfather was with the 101st 327th glider Co. B in WW2 and this same thing happened to him, the bullet went in the front and rode around the helmet between the helmet and liner and stopped on the opposite side. I asked him what he did with the helmet and he said he found another helmet and threw the damaged one down. Marty Wow ? Marty thats amazing, firstly thank your grandfather for his service, he was a lucky man. I can imagine the Soldier/Marine getting hit then taking off his helmet and just holding it with both hands staring into it counting his Lucky stars and probably saying a few prayers. Speaks volumes - thanks for sharing the story on your grandfather and thanks for the kind comments my friend on the helmet. - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 15, 2018 Share #103 Posted October 15, 2018 Bullets traveling like that is surprisingly common, there are quite a lot of stories of it happening, both with M1s and ACHs. Amazing You would have to be so lucky ! - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguiltyone Posted October 16, 2018 Share #104 Posted October 16, 2018 Mortar shrapnel damage. The owner survived and got to bring this home, no cover unfortunately. C company 2nd battalion 39th infantry (9th division) Quote: " I was wearing that helmet on/or about March 1st 1968 in Dong Tam, South Vietnam. We were counter firing our 81mm mortars from Fire Support Base Fels. It was one of the worst mortar attacks when a mortar round hit just outside our pit which blew my helmet off giving me a concussion and killing my gunner. We received a bronze star with a V for valour for our actions hitting our targets". marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguiltyone Posted October 16, 2018 Share #105 Posted October 16, 2018 more: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 16, 2018 Share #106 Posted October 16, 2018 Cor Blimey Guvnor Thats quite a hit from that mortar he took - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxembourg Posted October 16, 2018 Share #107 Posted October 16, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguiltyone Posted October 16, 2018 Share #108 Posted October 16, 2018 Lovely shot Alex. Thanks for the share. marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxembourg Posted October 16, 2018 Share #109 Posted October 16, 2018 Fantastic, as all of your helmets Marc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 17, 2018 Share #110 Posted October 17, 2018 Ill play again - Marine force recon helmet with psalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 17, 2018 Share #111 Posted October 17, 2018 More candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 17, 2018 Share #112 Posted October 17, 2018 Last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguiltyone Posted October 17, 2018 Share #113 Posted October 17, 2018 That a recent acquisition Dean? Looks proper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 17, 2018 Share #114 Posted October 17, 2018 That a recent acquisition Dean? Looks proper! Just another I pulled from the collection, The writing has disappeared In places due to rain and sun etc. Its a WW2 3rd pattern cover, front seam and a WW2 liner. Its proper for sure - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 17, 2018 Share #115 Posted October 17, 2018 Ill get some proper lighting on it when I get a min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchfoot Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share #116 Posted October 17, 2018 I was wondering who ended up getting that helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 17, 2018 Share #117 Posted October 17, 2018 I was wondering who ended up getting that helmet! Glad you like it Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus2018 Posted November 2, 2018 Share #118 Posted November 2, 2018 Here is my lieutenant's helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchfoot Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share #119 Posted November 3, 2018 Pegasus i am very jealous of that! Nice nice nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus2018 Posted November 3, 2018 Share #120 Posted November 3, 2018 Thanks Trenchfoot, she sure is a nice piece and named as well! I will share some pictures of the rest of my collection throughout this week. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 4, 2018 Share #121 Posted November 4, 2018 Peg That’s a nice one ! O Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted November 4, 2018 Share #122 Posted November 4, 2018 Yeah that sure is nice! Vietnamese made rank insignia? Any luck with the name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Share #123 Posted November 4, 2018 Named on the inside liner to a Charles S Winston along with his service number, after a little bit of searching I found he served as a 1st Lieutenant in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFReg74 Posted November 5, 2018 Share #124 Posted November 5, 2018 Here's mine. Got it from Vietnam veteran directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcutta Posted November 5, 2018 Share #125 Posted November 5, 2018 Incredible helmets gentlemen! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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