John4022 Posted September 11, 2019 Hi guys, one of my fathers friends found this in a antique shop for a couple bucks. He knows my dad and I collect WWII stuff so he offered it to us for what he paid. I'm not a helmet collector (this is my first US helmet related piece) so I am out of my realm of collecting here, I just wanted to know if everything looked ok on it. I know the chinstrap is broken on one end but other than that it looks to be in good shape to me, but I don't have a clue when it comes to helmet items. Thanks for looking! In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 11, 2019 . In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 11, 2019 . In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 11, 2019 . In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 11, 2019 . In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rooster Posted September 12, 2019 A couple bucks !!! Wow !! and appropriate drools. Thats AWESOME !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted September 12, 2019 really nice, salty late example, i will gladly double, hell quadruple your couple of bucks. well done Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderbolts45 Posted September 12, 2019 Everything looks fine. Nice find! Liner is a 2nd pattern so probably made around mid 1942. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Posted September 12, 2019 The sweat soaked interior is just awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks for the info and confirmation guys! I saw theres some repros of this liner so I just wanted to be sure. With only 30 bucks in it, it was as a win-win either way. Now begins the hunt of finding a nice helmet and a USMC camo cover to go with it. I think Im off to a good start though for my first helmet piece. Thanks again! In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dentino Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks for the info and confirmation guys! I saw theres some repros of this liner so I just wanted to be sure. With only 30 bucks in it, it was as a win-win either way. Now begins the hunt of finding a nice helmet and a USMC camo cover to go with it. I think Im off to a good start though for my first helmet piece. Thanks again! I would say! For $30 you should go buy a lottery ticket! As Justin stated, that sweat soaked interior shows use and is just awesome and adds some great character to this super nice liner. Nice pick up, and a home run for your first helmet type pick up for sure. Always looking for 325th G.I.R. and WWII USMC items! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wake1941 Posted September 12, 2019 Great deal, even those the strap is broke it helps thats still mostly intact. Nice pickup Check out my eBay page, I sell military insignia and just about anything else I come acrossLink: https://www.ebay.com/sch/fitzkeemilitaria/m.html?item=223497878518&hash=item340982fbf6%3Ag%3ASs4AAOSw-llcxhqe&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Please check out my web page as well for more items for sale https://fitzkeemilitaria.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralCheese Posted September 12, 2019 Very nice find. The intact rim is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cerick1450 Posted September 12, 2019 is that a vinyl sweatband? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks guys, the sweatband is leather. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milsurp_scout_14 Posted September 12, 2019 As Hawley liners go, that one is in incredible shape! Usually the webbing is ripped out, or the shell itself is crumbling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rooster Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks for the info and confirmation guys! I saw theres some repros of this liner so I just wanted to be sure. With only 30 bucks in it, it was as a win-win either way. Now begins the hunt of finding a nice helmet and a USMC camo cover to go with it. I think Im off to a good start though for my first helmet piece. Thanks again! You need a nice front seam fixed bail with intact od #3 chin straps. Thats a prized liner at an unbelieveable great price ! Ive seen nice ones go for 6-7 hundred bucks ! Holy cow! Great score ! To give you an idea what they often look like and how great yours is.... Heres mine. And I was glad to get it !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILL THE PATCH Posted September 12, 2019 Looks like s laundry # inside. Maybe possible to I'd. Depending on the area it was found. Awesome find. There's 26 entries on the ww2 enlistment records site. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmoore456 Posted September 13, 2019 I bet the chinstrap was intact, some yahoo tried it on and broke it. Ray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonm Posted September 14, 2019 Nice well worn liner that is in great condition considering the amount of wear in the webbing and brim. Great pick up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted September 14, 2019 Thanks guys! The chinstrap doesnt really bother me but it is a shame its broken. I tried looking up the Laundry number as Bill suggested, it could be the Kansas entry. If I recall correctly the antique store owner here in Nebraska goes down to Kansas to find items for their inventory. But as always with laundry numbers its just a guess, none of the entries were from Nebraska. In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted October 18, 2019 Quick update, I bought a nice fixed bail off the forum to put with the Hawley. Now I'm wondering if I should add a nice USMC helmet cover with it (if I could find one). Hope you guys like it! In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted October 18, 2019 . In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted October 18, 2019 . In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray42 Posted October 18, 2019 That looks really good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
