Costa Posted May 26, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2020 #143612938715 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted May 26, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2020 amazing !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted May 26, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 26, 2020 I do know if I would have ever seen the name on the rim. marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob590ert Posted May 26, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2020 IMO the paint doesn’t exhibit much wear compared to the webbing of the liner. It could have been painted at wars end which could help explain the condition. However with that said, I think it looks cartoonish and recently done. The 104th typically used stencil/spray paint or paper decals. This one is clearly not in line with their typical type of markings. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted May 26, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 26, 2020 All of it looks hand painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z19 Posted May 26, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 26, 2020 I like it more than I don't, but it does have a lot of wear on the inside to look fresh on the outside. Already at $2100 or so and not a combat helmet??? Hmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted May 27, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 27, 2020 Interesting, would like to see this one in hand as well. Here is a period pic of one from footage. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted May 27, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 27, 2020 Closeup of insignia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 27, 2020 Share #9 Posted May 27, 2020 Can someone post a link please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted May 27, 2020 Share #10 Posted May 27, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/104th-MP-Helmet-Identified-W-Liner-No-Reserve/143612938715 I'd like to see this one in hand or at least with closeups. At least from the pictures available the paint seems pretty fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted May 27, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 27, 2020 The mouth and the whole shape of the end of the nose area looks way different than the ones in the Black and white screen shot. Not the same at all. Dont know if that matters but its very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne-Hunter Posted May 27, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Nickman983 said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/104th-MP-Helmet-Identified-W-Liner-No-Reserve/143612938715 I'd like to see this one in hand or at least with closeups. At least from the pictures available the paint seems pretty fresh. For what its worth the helmet has obviously been touched up in places. See attached picture with arrows. Other pictures show obvious touch up. I doubt someone would fake that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted May 28, 2020 I say its a real lid. MP's weren't combat units and many were in the rear. this mans obituary states he was an MP in ww2. he went into service in April of 44. there are a lot of lids out there that aren't beat to piss condition combat used--- many over seas lids were in excellent plus shape when they came home. I know for I have several. the seller stated he got it from a vender at a flea market and it sure doesn't have that SLEEZY GREEN piss pot look. it was mentioned that the 104th had paper or spray painted insignia--- well a point to be made that a lot of helmets were hand painted also. such is the case of a 90th div. lid I have.. the ends of the "O" do not touch the leg of the "T" as a member here told me several years back but, explain how 2 original GAS BRASSARDS were found sandwiched between the liner and pot which the seller never saw. I say its real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted May 28, 2020 Share #14 Posted May 28, 2020 I would love to see it in hand but i think it has a good chance to be legit......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccauslandpara1944 Posted June 1, 2020 Share #15 Posted June 1, 2020 It sold for just over $4,500 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted June 1, 2020 good luck to the buyer------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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