Helmets in Use - WW2 Era Armor and WW2 M1 Steel Helmet

[MWalsh]

Thought the armor helmet and steel helmet collectors might like seeing these pics. The armor one speaks for itself. The group photo of the men in the steel helmets, they are in front of a large trailer, maybe communications men? Not quite sure what their helmets say, but I sort of think rank and then their last name. Seems like PFC is visible on one of the helmets, and perhaps something like T5 on some of the others? Just not sure.

 

 

[MWalsh]

 

 

 

[manayunkman]

Names on helmets?

[sgtdorango]

Wow that tanker helmet pic is incredible!!....mike

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A Informal Portrait with Tank Crewman Helmet, somewhere in the ETO.

 

[GITom1944]

Names on helmets?

 

The guys in the second photo are all wearing helmet liners. It looks like it was taken during WW2 era stateside training. Names on liners was common. Cool photos!

[king802]

Named helmet from my collection.

 

 

 

[LarryM3]

Thought the armor helmet and steel helmet collectors might like seeing these pics. The armor one speaks for itself. The group photo of the men in the steel helmets, they are in front of a large trailer, maybe communications men? Not quite sure what their helmets say, but I sort of think rank and then their last name. Seems like PFC is visible on one of the helmets, and perhaps something like T5 on some of the others? Just not sure.

 

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Any identification on this photo, name, unit, date, etc. Is this copyrighted or can I use it ?

 

Larry

[MWalsh]

Came across this one also. Just posted it for reference due to the band painted on it

 

 

 

[BILL THE PATCH]

It actually looks like tape, or maybe the paint was applied very thick.

 

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[Pudgy (V)]

I love the tanker helmet!!

[mikie]

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The helmet being held buy the guy in the top middle looks strange. Any idea what it is?

[patches]

The helmet being held buy the guy in the top middle looks strange. Any idea what it is?

Perhaps a M42 British/Canadian Dispatch Rider Helmet???

 

 

 

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Another informal portrait, this time with Steel Pot, a 35th Div man, last name Graf.

 

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And one more, one Tech 5 Joseph Connelley Tank Destroyer Forces, battalion unknown, posing informally in Steel Pot.

 

[GITom1944]

The helmet being held buy the guy in the top middle looks strange. Any idea what it is?

 

The guy at the top left is holding a liner with the front edge facing downward.

 

 

Tom

[mikie]

Perhaps a M42 British/Canadian Dispatch Rider Helmet???

 

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Sure looks like one. Interesting!

[jpstout]

I agree, Tom. Just a M1 liner with tape front to rear, held at an angle with underlying shadowing.

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The guy at the top left is holding a liner with the front edge facing downward.

 

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Tom

We got it now, great eye.

[Burning Hazard]

One of my favorite shots showing both helmets in use.

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One of my favorite shots showing both helmets in use.

Pacific?

[Alex Boban]

Here's one of my favorite. I didn't save the caption unfortunately, but if memory serves, this photograph was taken in Italy in May 1944, minutes after their tank was destroyed.

 

[sgtdorango]

Great pics!!

[ArchangelDM]

Really great photos

[Burning Hazard]

Nice color footage of armored M1's, likely paper decals that have been glued on the sides.