Paddyd00 Posted June 10 Share #1 Posted June 10 Hi Guys Here’s a crusty old coot I picked up. I just liked the look of it and I feel like I see less and less of these USN Fixed Loops available so I try to snap them up at auctions / estate sales / etc. Also this one has its original OD3 straps Intact which is nice. Many old Navies seem to have lost / ripped one. I paired it with a salty old original Hawley as well found on eBay (my guess defintely used by kids goofing around in the 50/60s or something. Assorted holes punched through side/ writing / etc). It’s not in great shape. I made an offer. He accepted. Wasn't my best deal but wasn’t my worst. Some markings stenciled on the liner appear they could be original though. Says “Sabrina” (?) on front “Watch” on back. “St Paul” on side. Unfortunately No serial number for me to research unfortunately. All in All I think it has a great look despite condition. The light blue steel pot has “4” painted in black and faded on front. The lot number is rusted out and unreadable. Has early raised Brass Buckle and J Hook. I always wanted a early Navy / Hawley set and thought that these would go great together... and they do :) Little did I know I would find a real matching set a few days later (To be posted). Pardon the Macro shots ...still getting used to the lens. Thanks for looking! Z Link to post Share on other sites
ArchangelDM Posted June 10 Share #2 Posted June 10 It’s perfect in every way ! Link to post Share on other sites
ArchangelDM Posted June 10 Share #3 Posted June 10 Sabrina for the misses Watch for watching his back St. Paul for protection Link to post Share on other sites
MAP1 Posted June 10 Share #4 Posted June 10 Nice Salty Dog Zach! Was this painted white at one point in it's long life? Link to post Share on other sites
Paddyd00 Posted June 10 Author Share #5 Posted June 10 @ArchangelDM Good Thoughts D. I wonder ... or Maybe a Paul Sabrina is the name. Eureka .. I should start there. Unsure if he was a Navy man but be interesting to see! Thanks for the ideas! @MAP1You had to be MAP1 here? Sacrilege! Good eye. Either that or a really faded Gray perhaps ... I think both were used. This one def spent some time on a Ship. Alot of it from the looks! Thanks Mike Z Link to post Share on other sites
MAP1 Posted June 10 Share #6 Posted June 10 1 minute ago, Paddyd00 said: @ArchangelDM Good Thoughts D. I wonder ... or Maybe a Paul Sabrina is the name. Eureka .. I should start there. Unsure if he was a Navy man but be interesting to see! Thanks for the ideas! @MAP1You had to be MAP1 here? Sacrilege! Good eye. Either that or a really faded Gray perhaps ... I think both were used. This one def spent some time on a Ship. Alot of it from the looks! Thanks Mike Z MAP was already taken when I signed up...argggg..😠💀 I mean come on...there is really only one MAP known the world over! LoL Great helmet! What was that saying again? “If it’s not from the Sea ..... then it isn’t for me” Link to post Share on other sites
Radio Operator Posted June 10 Share #7 Posted June 10 Great helmet! The liner and helmet go very well together, also those close up shots are cool to see. Link to post Share on other sites
Paddyd00 Posted June 10 Author Share #8 Posted June 10 4 minutes ago, Radio Operator said: Great helmet! The liner and helmet go very well together, also those close up shots are cool to see. Thanks S! Appreciate it dude (I think its you ... same avatar :) and an awesome one FYI...wouldnt mind that framed in my house) Link to post Share on other sites
M24 Chaffee Posted June 11 Share #10 Posted June 11 Great looking patina on this set! Frank Link to post Share on other sites
Paddyd00 Posted June 11 Author Share #11 Posted June 11 23 minutes ago, M24 Chaffee said: Great looking patina on this set! Frank Thanks Frank! and Doyler. I love these “artifact of war” vibes some of these oldsters have. Link to post Share on other sites
daswrack Posted June 11 Share #12 Posted June 11 i definitely gotta get an original us navy m1, those things look nice, although the old liners always look oversized when in the helmet to me Link to post Share on other sites
Blueprint Posted June 11 Share #13 Posted June 11 Lovely! Very nice Zach! Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
CavalryCombatant Posted June 11 Share #14 Posted June 11 Awesome helmet, the Hawley complements it’s super nicely! Link to post Share on other sites
Paddyd00 Posted June 11 Author Share #15 Posted June 11 Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments! Link to post Share on other sites
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