WW2 M1 Helmet Graffiti

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Hello,

This is the first M1 helmet I have acquired. It is a McCord front-seam swivel-bail type with a heat stamp, 809A, which dates it to Feb/March 1944. It has a liner marked with the Firestone logo over "Inland". The HBT webbing is boldly marked PKWP, which has been referenced as Paul K Wiel Co., a subcontractor that made the webbing.

This helmet shows much wear from use such as a Golf-ball size dent, scratches , abrasions and paint streaks. The word or name, "HOLLER" or "HOLLEK" appears in inch-high capital letters. Just below this two large letters, F H , are scratched thru the paint on the front surface of the helmet. The letters only became apparent only after some of the neglectful storage grunge/surface rust was removed using a toothbrush and detergent.

I have two theories:

One is that F.H. are the initials of a man whose last name is Hollek or Holler.

The other is that it is a phrase for others to " HOLLER F**k Hitler ".

It is probably the man's name, though. See pix below.