John4022 Posted November 17, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2019 Here's a neat item I wanted to share with the forum, a signed souvenir Pith Helmet. I've seen signed flags on the forum but not something like this. I got it from a auction down in Missouri that had a couple pieces of Nazi militaria. Since I didn't see any US military items I asked a family member who was related to the persons estate being auctioned off if the owner was a veteran and she replied no. She said in the 50's he was a bartender that would accept war souvenirs to pay off a bar tab. On the other hand, I was wondering if it is at all possible to find out what unit the soldiers could be from? I'm not very good at researching so any tips would be appreciated! Hope you enjoy, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John4022 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted November 17, 2019 "Honey this is a German Officer hat used in Africa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted November 17, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2019 Looks like a second pattern pith helmet....The first pattern being a canvas like material, this being pressed felt.....Never seen a signed one before...Nice pick up....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhcoleterracina Posted November 17, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 17, 2019 totally cool, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted November 17, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 17, 2019 Thats awesome!....i have a very similar one!??.......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted November 17, 2019 Share #13 Posted November 17, 2019 Love the signed part! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted November 17, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 17, 2019 Uber cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron3-6 Posted November 17, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 17, 2019 Nice item- Post some of names here and we can see if anything shows up as for unit. Uncommon names are the most helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted November 17, 2019 Thanks for the replies everyone and I'm glad you guys like it! Here are a couple names, I really appreciate anyone taking the time out of their day to research this. Thank you in advance! Ed Hendrickson "Beaver, PA" Tom Mooney Thomas H Lees Arnold Kingston "Idaho" Jack Hazelton "Wash" R.V. Rutherford "Batesville, Miss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted November 17, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 17, 2019 Very cool! Love these pith helmets, being signed just makes it that much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted November 18, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 18, 2019 Very cool and unique! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron3-6 Posted November 18, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 18, 2019 Jack Hazelton from Washingtion was an infantryman in 75th Division according to his obit: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156709942/jack-lee-hazelton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon54 Posted November 18, 2019 Share #20 Posted November 18, 2019 Love it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share #21 Posted November 18, 2019 Jack Hazelton from Washingtion was an infantryman in 75th Division according to his obit: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156709942/jack-lee-hazelton Oh wow thank you! The shield does have a clear 5th written on it and I see remnants of another number. I assume it would have been a 7. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 18, 2019 Share #22 Posted November 18, 2019 Maybe it's just me but that remnant of another number before the 5 does look kind of like a 7 to me. Possible TH after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted November 18, 2019 Share #23 Posted November 18, 2019 Great detective work??.......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyboots Posted November 19, 2019 Share #24 Posted November 19, 2019 I have never seen a signed pith helmet before!!!!!!!! AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted November 19, 2019 Share #25 Posted November 19, 2019 A really unique bring-back...thanks for sharing! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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