fight Posted November 13, 2021 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2021 I recently picked up this matching set named to a Dale Gibson Foster (O-1785701). He was in the Army Medical Corps and was promoted to Captain on May 15th, 1945. This helmet has some interesting details. It appears he modified his J-hook strap to lengthen it and his pre-officer serial number is stamped on the other chinstrap. The liner has a camo with a clear seal overtop to protect it. If you look closely there is a 1-3/4" to 2" red band that wraps the helmet shell that was overpainted. I was interested in others opinions on this, or if there's period photos of a red band on Medical personnel? - Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted November 13, 2021 Some of the red peeking through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 13, 2021 Share #3 Posted November 13, 2021 Really nice honest set with good patina. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted November 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Justin said: Really nice honest set with good patina. Justin Thanks Justin! Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted November 15, 2021 Share #5 Posted November 15, 2021 The red band could be from a training exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyd00 Posted November 16, 2021 Share #6 Posted November 16, 2021 Great looking set Alec. I’m on the lookout for a nice captain set as well. Well done Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted November 17, 2021 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2021 The German army used red clip-on bands during maneuvers, for what it's worth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted November 17, 2021 On 11/16/2021 at 5:07 AM, Paddyd00 said: Great looking set Alec. I’m on the lookout for a nice captain set as well. Well done Z 3 hours ago, ken88 said: The German army used red clip-on bands during maneuvers, for what it's worth... Thanks guys! - Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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