Steve1987 Posted June 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2020 Hi, I was wondering if I could get some help with this cool WWII U.S. Army football helmet I received. I think it's a legitimate example, but I'm having some difficulties determine what purposes this version was used for, and, how much it's worth? I realize this is not the kind most associated with Airborne training, although I suppose it's possible these were used for that purpose as well? Any comments are very much appreciated ! Thanks, Steve Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2020 Seen as an alternitve Tank Helmet in the 1940-41 period, not that widespread we suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoovieDude Posted June 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 17, 2020 If I recall correctly, slightly modified football helmets were put to use post war for armored crews in lieu of the "M38's" that were no longer being produced. There was a gap filled with them between the end of production on the pre-war '38's until the later T-56 CVC style were finally fielded. Same reason why the "Euro-clone" tanker lids were utilized in Europe. I used to have football helmet similar to this one, just not in the great condition with the suspension, lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2020 Yes as Hoovie stated, if so it's missing it's electronics, it's inter vehicle and unit communication gear. https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/257640-qm2c-marked-football-style-tank-helmet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted June 17, 2020 Here is one I acquired frpm an estate.The son had been an officer in a Parachute Field Artillery and died state side in an accident from what I discovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted June 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 17, 2020 Looks a bit different. I suppose there were a lot of football helmets made. Only provenance could pin it to early armor or, less likely, airborne use. Maybe the Army team used it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1987 Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted June 17, 2020 Thanks for the replies! I will be listing this example on my site, and wanted to be sure it was described properly. Much appreciated! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM3 Posted June 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted June 17, 2020 That might be a QMC2 tank training helmet. If so it be stamped on the exterior back of the the helmet QMC2. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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