glenm Posted October 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2019 Hi guys, just for interest, what would be the value of this Vietnam War set (WWII front seam swivel loop, scratched markings for a Captain in the 50's repaint), 60's liner, all correctly dated, etc (complete with what looks like Vietnam red mud on the liner), cover marked up with various names etc, all dating to 1972-1973, which must narrow down the usage at the end of the combat phase)? It came from a house clearance in the US at least 20 years ago now, not been messed about with or recently assembled. Not selling it, but would like to have it valued (even just approximately). Cheers, Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phil b Posted October 22, 2019 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2019 whats the inside look like. whats the out side of the shell look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenm Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted October 22, 2019 It's in storage at present, Phil. Lightly used, not abused 60's liner, Infantry type. I've only ever had the cover off once before and there are Captain's bars scratched in the paint at the front, along with a name that I've forgotten in the meantime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 22, 2019 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2019 $48 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenm Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks Owen. Very exact. Funny man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 22, 2019 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2019 It dosnt help that the cover is a mess and it not very appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenm Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 22, 2019 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2019 $100-$125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usoverlord Posted October 22, 2019 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2019 (complete with what looks like Vietnam red mud on the liner), The red mud you speak of sounds indicative of Schofield Bks Hawaii. I remember that red mud being like an indelible stain on anything that came in contact with it. The "east range and kahuka's come to mind. Hell I still have gear stained with it after nearly 50 years LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted October 22, 2019 Share #13 Posted October 22, 2019 we got red dirt in Oklahoma too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwigh1980 Posted October 22, 2019 Share #14 Posted October 22, 2019 Red mud at Ft. Benning GA as well. Still have some on my gear from 20 years ago. Helmets like this can still be found once in a while for under 75.00. I have three that I have bought in the last year from gun shows, online, etc for around that price. Airborne set about $125.00. Known history or authentic graffiti a little more. Of course a helmet with verifiable use in Vietnam ie a photograph of it in Vietnam with 100% visual confirmation will be substantially more. I am thinking a lot more of these will become available as the Vietnam generation starts passing away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted October 23, 2019 Share #15 Posted October 23, 2019 looks like what you would see at surplus stores back in the late 1980's - 1990's, still pretty common a swap meets my estimate $40 in the US but maybe more overseas, sometimes less if found at a swap meet / yard sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 23, 2019 Share #16 Posted October 23, 2019 $8 less than me. Meet in the middle. $44 at the flea market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted October 23, 2019 Share #17 Posted October 23, 2019 $8 less than me. Meet in the middle. $44 at the flea market. it would make a good starter helmet for a new collector / reenanctor I guess $43.98 would be a fair price since for a flea market find , no shipping or tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 24, 2019 Share #18 Posted October 24, 2019 Uuuugh This is creeping up The flea market was $10 early entry before 0700 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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