GeneralCheese Posted February 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2020 Here's something neat off ebay. Seller had no clue what it was, just that it came from the estate of someone who served two tours in Vietnam, and retired as a Lt. Colonel. A lookup of the name the seller gave me shows that he enlisted in 1959, served in the 101st, and earned the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and Silver Star. Unfortunately his name is not in the helmet, so I can't prove it was his, but the circumstances seem the match up. As for the facts of the helmet, the shell is a rear-seam, stainless rim, with VN-era M1-C straps and a thick sand repaint. The liner is a Firestone, and the cover a 1962 contract. There is a fabric Captain's insignia on the beach side, but I was unable to get a picture. Overall I think this helmet stands a real chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GeneralCheese Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted February 4, 2020 Another insignia was removed, the holes can still be seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1canpara Posted February 4, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 4, 2020 I like the look of this one! Especially the stitched on yellow arrow! Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted February 4, 2020 Share #19 Posted February 4, 2020 Excellent find, I would believe this story. Is there anyway to get his name from the seller? Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted February 4, 2020 Excellent find, I would believe this story. Is there anyway to get his name from the seller? Marty I already have the name, just waiting to see if the seller has any more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted February 4, 2020 Share #21 Posted February 4, 2020 Did you look on the inside edge of the sweatband for a name? I’ve found names before, so I know it’s possible. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted February 4, 2020 Share #22 Posted February 4, 2020 I already have the name, just waiting to see if the seller has any more info. Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchfoot Posted February 4, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 4, 2020 Ah so it was you who snagged it! I hope you will be able to find more information. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 4, 2020 Share #24 Posted February 4, 2020 That's a really sharp looking officer's set, I saw it sold on Ebay and was wonder if a member here got it. The band is extremely interesting, is it marked at all?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 4, 2020 Share #25 Posted February 4, 2020 Is there a unit ID on the Yellow leatherette Arrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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