W. Hefley Posted November 16, 2021 Share #1 Posted November 16, 2021 Alright everyone, this is a new one that I just added to the collection. A fellow collector believes the markings are from a USMC Amtrak unit. Just curious if anyone has seen something like this or knows what exactly the insignia means… thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted November 16, 2021 Share #2 Posted November 16, 2021 My guess was Texas Tech University. Perhaps an ROTC color guard helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted November 16, 2021 Share #3 Posted November 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, Kadet said: My guess was Texas Tech University. Perhaps an ROTC color guard helmet. My thoughts too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. Hefley Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted February 1, 2022 Here’s an update! Apparently, the TTU means, “Tank Training Unit”. I have a picture of the sign I found. Here is a USMC knapsack with an upside down triangle stenciled on. The knapsack was definitely used by a Marine Tanker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. Hefley Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted February 1, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted February 2, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 2, 2022 The picture you posted is of an Army unit I believe, based on the fact that it was taken in Germany. Sorry, but I still think it is a Texas Tech University ROTC color guard helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted February 3, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 3, 2022 The wide stripe across the top in indicative of training units. That is not necessarily saying it is a training helmet nor am I saying it is ROTC. Just pointing out the use of a wide painted stripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elh1311 Posted February 3, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 3, 2022 It was not uncommon for Marines to go to the Army's Armor School simply because the demands for armor in the Marines were not enough to justify their own Armor school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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