Nickman983 Posted August 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2020 Just picked this one up at the flea market. The paint looks good on the cross and I think it's VN era but I was wanting to get a second set of eyes on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted August 23, 2020 Here are some closeups of the paint on the cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted August 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2020 Looks legit, definitely a nam era paint color and helmet shell, not sure when the lot number is from......👍🏻.....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2020 Thanks Mike. The lot number was what was throwing me off a bit but I'm not super well versed in post WWII manufactured helmets. I got the helmet and a .30 cal ammo can for $25 so I figured worst case I payed a bit too much for an ammo can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted August 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2020 Nice pick up and really nice price. It looks to Vietnam Era or possibly a NG lid. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted August 23, 2020 Thanks Marty. I actually forgot my loupe at home today and almost walked from this one but decided to ask on the price before I did. I was pleasantly surprised when I got home and had a chance to look at it a bit closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted August 24, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 24, 2020 Nice find, I always find it interesting how the wearers of these helmets, or whoever is painting them, can never seem to get what they're painting centered. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted August 25, 2020 Yea, I always find that a bit odd. I know if it were my helmet having something painted off center on the front or rear would bug me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted August 25, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 25, 2020 I'd have to agree with Marty, Vietnam or even National Guard, time period: mid-60's to 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted August 25, 2020 I did a little more digging and I believe this is a RJ Stampings helmet. It's definitely a low dome helmet and still has some residue from the foam packaging material used on the bails. So I would guess it's likely National Guard from the 70s-80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted August 25, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 25, 2020 The heat stamp looked like RJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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