cerick1450 Posted August 26, 2021 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2021 Hello What does a black stripe on the front of a WW2 US Helmet signify? It looks like a Lt Bar, but in black paint? It is directly from a vets family. He was in the Army in the pacific theater. The helmet is a fixed bail, I believe McCord.. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil b Posted August 26, 2021 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2021 any pitchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted August 26, 2021 Share #3 Posted August 26, 2021 Its a Lieutenants bar for an officer who was using the old melon. Subdued so harder for a sniper to pick out. Could be a 1st or 2nd luey.... ??? My guess. Pictures ? Name and numbers inside for officer..? number should should start with an O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted August 26, 2021 I only have a couple. It appears to have a early unpainted A washer liner with folded nape area. Double wire sweatband, and Rayon nape strap. Helmet has steel pointed J hook . Helmet has a brushed field repaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 26, 2021 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2021 Very nice helmet. Hopefully you got a name ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted August 26, 2021 Working on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texengland Posted September 1, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 1, 2021 Typically a first Lt (silver bar) uses a black color to in place of the silver for subdued applications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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