WW2 6th armoured “super sixth” MTO/PTO camo Helmet - bullet struck

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Based on size of entry hole it may have been shrapnel rather than a small caliber bullet.

[ArchangelDM]

The name looks like "Hagood". Lots of Hagoods on the WW2 memorial registry.

I think Hagood could be it now looking at it

[usoverlord]

Looks too short for a 6 letter sir name. My "guess" is Hale SD..........

[usoverlord]

Also, maybe the "SD" represents his home state of South Dakota.

[ArchangelDM]

Here are some new photos shot outside,

 

The natural light lets all the detailed knocks, cracks and paint really show well.

 

 

 

 

- Dean

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Based on size of entry hole it may have been shrapnel rather than a small caliber bullet.

Could be gap, there is also black around the exit and entry (gun powder?). Could it have been a bigger round that hit it, or a small round that has mishapen the entry hole due to it be fired from above at an angle (pushing the metal out a little further)

 

I have not studied ballistics in detail due to guns not being illegal here so its great to learn more

 

- Dean

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Dean,

No doubt in my mind it was a bullet that had a slight tumble upon exiting. He was in a low defensive position(low ground)which is not a good place to be.

Incredible helmet!!!!! You will be a good caretaker of a great piece.

 

Marty

[ArchangelDM]

Dean,

No doubt in my mind it was a bullet that had a slight tumble upon exiting. He was in a low defensive position(low ground)which is not a good place to be.

Incredible helmet!!!!! You will be a good caretaker of a great piece.

 

Marty

Thank you my friend for the info Marty and as always for the kind positive words.

I will be keeping it safe

 

Yours

Dean

[ArchangelDM]

Here is a new enhanced photo

 

I think the name is HAGEN S D

 

Underneath is Geri or Jeri

 

- Dean

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[1972firebird]

Amazing helmet. speechless!

[Bellumbill]

Interesting helmet as I have never seen that version of camouflage utilized in the ETO. But, I am no expert! Also, my take on the name is also "Hagood" - no first initial just the last name, IMHO. Good luck and thanks for posting!

 

Best regards,

 

Bill K.

[ArchangelDM]

Interesting helmet as I have never seen that version of camouflage utilized in the ETO. But, I am no expert! Also, my take on the name is also "Hagood" - no first initial just the last name, IMHO. Good luck and thanks for posting!

 

Best regards,

 

Bill K.

Thanks Bill

 

The camo scheme would of most probably been used in the MTO or PTO based on colour. The Sixth where in Italy and the pacific theatre.

 

Thanks a lot of people are seeing Hagood

 

- Dean

[kammo-man]

It’s artistic

 

 

Owen

 

 

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[AustinO]

Dean, for what it's worth, the last name followed by two initials is more of a USN/USMC naming/identifying convention. It's actually pretty uncommon to see an Army item marked that way.

[ArchangelDM]

Dean, for what it's worth, the last name followed by two initials is more of a USN/USMC naming/identifying convention. It's actually pretty uncommon to see an Army item marked that way.

Agree with you Austin

Interesting point

 

Yours

Dean

[ArchangelDM]

Its artistic

 

 

Owen

 

 

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Cant pass opinion on his level of artistic ability but I like his style

 

Thanks O

[ArchangelDM]

Amazing helmet. speechless!

Thanks FireBird

 

I feel very lucky to be the caretaker of it, thanks for the kind comments.

 

- Dean

[Tom Kibler]

For what it's worth, FANTASTIC helmet, Well Done!!! This helmet paint style and pattern remind me of a helmet I own, sourced from Al Barrows. I posted it in this link, long ago: (That I can't seem to paste into this dialog).

 

Here's the title: M1 Vesicant PTO Helmet

 

Not to detract from your, here is mine:

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