M1 helmet 1st inf div 26th inf reg

[Fox777]

This one is new in my collection. I think it might be in use at nurnberg trials. Can anyone help me with info on this one? It is named but i guess after the war.

[anton67]

The RA prefix to the ASN would have been post WWII.

[ArchangelDM]

Also it’s written in marker pen post WW2, 

the paint is a dead give away for Korean War era. 

[elh1311]

1 hour ago, ArchangelDM said:

Also it’s written in marker pen post WW2, 

the paint is a dead give away for Korean War era. 

Shiny vehicle paint

[ArchangelDM]

6 hours ago, elh1311 said:

Shiny vehicle paint

could be -

 

still looks like  post WW2 repaint 

[Simon Lerenfort]

The dark green paint looks more Korean era for me too. Nice find.

[Fox777]

The helmet has indeed been painted over several times. The decals were hidden, so I suspect they were used after WW2. The name on the inside was probably also added later. If someone can help me find out which division Emerson G Lewis served in, I'm already well on my way :) By the way, I found the exact same helmet in pictures with the same decals on soldiers of the division at the Nurnberg trials . the fact that the helmet shines is my fault. That effect will go away again. :)