Justin Posted July 13, 2022 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2022 Here's an original used Vietnam Marine corps helmets I picked in a trade a few years ago from another forum member. It was originally found on Facebook marketplace from a non military seller, no history but nice original woodwork find. Would love to see more original Vietnam era helmet sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted July 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2022 Really nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted July 14, 2022 Share #3 Posted July 14, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecap Posted July 14, 2022 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2022 Lovely looking set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyd00 Posted July 15, 2022 Share #5 Posted July 15, 2022 Nice VN set Justin. It doesn't have that "put together" feel that so many Vietnam sets have. Cover is Killer Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted July 15, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 15, 2022 Love it 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigschuss Posted July 16, 2022 Share #7 Posted July 16, 2022 23 hours ago, Paddyd00 said: Nice VN set Justin. It doesn't have that "put together" feel that so many Vietnam sets have. Cover is Killer Z I agree. Like so many "Vietnam" helmets that are just spare parts thrown together and then enhanced with a black sharpie...this one certainly has the look of being an original combination. I can't get past the cover's seam not being centered on the helmet though! 😁. It's my OCD kicking in a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 5:28 AM, bigschuss said: I can't get past the cover's seam not being centered on the helmet though! 😁. It's my OCD kicking in a little. Thats my favorite part about the set, in fact I would say more than 50% of my original untouched sets have their covers placed off center, Army and Marine, you notice it a lot in photos during the time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecap Posted July 19, 2022 Share #9 Posted July 19, 2022 An example of one from my collection where the cover is way off centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeshow Posted July 21, 2022 Share #10 Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 11:58 AM, Justin said: Thats my favorite part about the set, in fact I would say more than 50% of my original untouched sets have their covers placed off center, Army and Marine, you notice it a lot in photos during the time period. On 7/19/2022 at 1:40 PM, whitecap said: An example of one from my collection where the cover is way off centre. You guys do realize this does wonders for those of us who have a bit of OCD? :) I would realy be tempted to straight this to be more in line with the actual center of the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavalryCombatant Posted July 21, 2022 Share #11 Posted July 21, 2022 Dirty and not quite textbook, could you ask for more? Killer lids guys, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecap Posted July 23, 2022 Share #12 Posted July 23, 2022 Adding one of my favourite sets from my collection to the thread. Has been posted on the forum previously a few years ago; grouping attributed to Richard Metsker, Navy Corpsman, who served with USMC in Vietnam 66-67, grouping includes his diary covering his service in theatre, a fascinating read. I am indebted to Dean (ArchangelDM) who enabled me to add this grouping to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted July 23, 2022 Share #13 Posted July 23, 2022 What an amazing lid and grouping!!!! I can’t believe Dean parted with it😂. Top shelf piece for any collection. marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecap Posted July 23, 2022 Share #14 Posted July 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, 644td said: What an amazing lid and grouping!!!! I can’t believe Dean parted with it😂. Top shelf piece for any collection. marty Thanks Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted July 23, 2022 Share #15 Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, whitecap said: Adding one of my favourite sets from my collection to the thread. Has been posted on the forum previously a few years ago; grouping attributed to Richard Metsker, Navy Corpsman, who served with USMC in Vietnam 66-67, grouping includes his diary covering his service in theatre, a fascinating read. I am indebted to Dean (ArchangelDM) who enabled me to add this grouping to my collection. IMHO The absolute best Vietnam grouping I’ve ever seen and had the joy of holding. It’s in another good home now and had gone to someone I respect and trust, and long May it stay there. It certainly belongs in his collection yours Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecap Posted July 23, 2022 Share #16 Posted July 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, ArchangelDM said: IMHO The absolute best Vietnam grouping I’ve ever seen and had the joy of holding. It’s in another good home now and had gone to someone I respect and trust, and long May it stay there. It certainly belongs in his collection yours Dean Thanks Dean appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyredneck Posted August 23, 2022 Share #17 Posted August 23, 2022 My first helmet I ever bought myself when I was 14, I don't know about its history unfortunately but it's my favorite helmet in my collection so far. For graffiti it has what im assumimg is a hometown on the chinstrap and a S on the webbing. As for dates the webbing is dated 1960, the sweat band is 1962 and a 69 cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted August 28, 2022 Share #18 Posted August 28, 2022 Here is my m1c. Has ken nolan inc 173rd ABB decals on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecap Posted August 28, 2022 Share #19 Posted August 28, 2022 Finally getting around to taking photo's of collection. This one started my interest in USMC Vietnam period M1's. Unfortunately no history with this one, but cover has a red/orange hue to it that doesn't show as strongly in my photo, cover is moulded to the shell, and has airborne liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted July 4, 2023 Share #20 Posted July 4, 2023 Here is a few of mine for the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted July 4, 2023 Share #21 Posted July 4, 2023 38 minutes ago, ArchangelDM said: Here is a few of mine for the thread One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted July 4, 2023 Share #22 Posted July 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, 644td said: One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES Thanks Marty 👍🏻👍🏻 which one is your Fav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted July 4, 2023 Share #23 Posted July 4, 2023 Well both in the case are some of my favorites in their on way but the “short” with having the photo puts it over the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your local M1 Garand Posted July 4, 2023 Share #24 Posted July 4, 2023 I can't wait to post my helmet here when it's complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted July 5, 2023 Share #25 Posted July 5, 2023 Possibly Navy Chaplain with Marines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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