Costa Posted May 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2020 I don't know where this guy gets an endless supply of lids and uniforms but, this thing looks bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted May 11, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2020 First, it should be a red arrow. Second, my Dad was in the 32nd so I've watched tons of TV, film etc. about the 32nd and have never seen any marked helmets (although I imagine there were some out there). Lastly, any markings like that would certainly be an aiming point which I think soldiers would avoid like the plague (or Covid 19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted May 12, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 12, 2020 Only seen 32nd liners painted with the arrow, and during late-war occupation era. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted May 12, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 12, 2020 It should be noted the helmet is a rear seam, so it would only have been used very late in the war or postwar anyway. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted May 13, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2020 The seller is a well-known con so that is all you need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted May 13, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 13, 2020 So, would you like to share the name of the seller instead of saying: he "is a well known con"?And why is it so hard to post a picture if you are the one who starts the thread or post a link to the auction so we can see who this con is for ourselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted May 13, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 13, 2020 Seller is eBay Id: estatemen79 Auction link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Painted-U-S-32nd-Division-Combat-Helmet-Named-Inside/254593316669?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711095549%26meid%3D902180b79f1b4fbb90a930f3f399f7aa%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D11%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D254593317358%26itm%3D254593316669%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSellersOtherItemsV2&_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108 This seller definitely has a high volume of items. Honestly, I don't think everything he has is bad, but he does sell a lot of questionable helmets and other items. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted May 13, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 13, 2020 Not sure if he is the same guy who is a prolific buyer at SOS, but the Airborne Troop Carrier uniform with the dog tags came from me at this years SOS, and is 100% legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted May 13, 2020 this seller has had many painted lids on ebay and uniforms--- 1 after another and many are questionable. when I sent him an email stating an item of his was fake well, guess what --- he put a block on me. that sez it all. I have been in this to long to be blind as to what goes on in this collecting militaria. over 50 years and see some of the well know con artists going back to early days. me personally would never block any one as well as not answering questions. and I can say with all honesty should I sell an item I would take it back with no questions if the buyer was not happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted May 13, 2020 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2020 Regarding the 32nd ID in particular, a unit forever in combat and at the far end of the world, it is very difficult to find good photos of the division let alone any photos of any insignia on a combat helmet. Especially, given the red color being nearly invisible in B&W photos which was the order of the day. But, marked WWII and 1945-46 postwar. helmets are out there. The evidence at this time indicates 99% of markings are in red during WW2. In the very short occupation, red and white have been confirmed. It would be nice to know the name in the helmet listed to research and just have that extra bit of information to know where that helmet has been or not been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted May 14, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Costa said: this seller has had many painted lids on ebay and uniforms--- 1 after another and many are questionable. when I sent him an email stating an item of his was fake well, guess what --- he put a block on me. that sez it all. I have been in this to long to be blind as to what goes on in this collecting militaria. over 50 years and see some of the well know con artists going back to early days. me personally would never block any one as well as not answering questions. and I can say with all honesty should I sell an item I would take it back with no questions if the buyer was not happy with it. Are there any examples you saved? I don't want to sound like I'm doubting you, but i watch a lot of the uniforms this seller puts up for sale and have only seen a few uniforms that particularly stand out to me. I just don't want to end up getting conned. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted May 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, huntssurplus said: Are there any examples you saved? I don't want to sound like I'm doubting you, but i watch a lot of the uniforms this seller puts up for sale and have only seen a few uniforms that particularly stand out to me. I just don't want to end up getting conned. Hunt no I don't have any examples for what I see is enough and when you point out a fake and then you are blocked that sez it all. end of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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