27Division18 Posted January 2, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2022 This WW2 front seam helmet is painted black, as is its liner. Does anyone know why this may have bene done? Was its the practice for a certain branch of the US military in WW2, or after? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmax Posted January 2, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 2, 2022 Didn't the French paint some helmets black in Indochina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted January 2, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 2, 2022 I vaguely recall a veteran mentioning they painted their M1's black for night jumps. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted January 2, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2022 Here is a link that may help. Mentions Black Paint. Painted Black for night patrols in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted January 3, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 3, 2022 British homefront helmets were often painted black as well. Not sure about the significance though or any possible links with what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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