BILL THE PATCH Posted October 28, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2022 I have a friend who bought a huge WW1 collection of helmets and uniforms, I picked out 6 helmets, only have two at the moment. The uniforms which were fantastic we're destroyed by weather elements and moths. Naval aviator, army aviator, at least100 uniforms lost, but picked up 75 helmets. There are some really nice camo ones. Here's what I got so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted October 28, 2022 Here are a couple of camos that was in the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead1968 Posted October 28, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 28, 2022 Very nice pickup!! I especially like that 3rd Infantry Division helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted October 28, 2022 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2022 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwigh1980 Posted October 28, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2022 Heartbreaking to hear about the uniforms which we have seen before on the forum especially with early WW1 AEF collections. Being a uniform collector myself for 30 years makes me want to sell out and just collect swords or medals or something. Great helmets, glad they don't garner the controversy of their WW2 counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted October 28, 2022 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2022 55 minutes ago, BILL THE PATCH said: I have a friend who bought a huge WW1 collection of helmets and uniforms, I picked out 6 helmets, only have two at the moment. The uniforms which were fantastic we're destroyed by weather elements and moths. Naval aviator, army aviator, at least100 uniforms lost, but picked up 75 helmets. There are some really nice camo ones. Here's what I got so far Congrats on the acquisition, very nice. One reason I stopped collecting uniforms, too many things wanted to damage them. Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted October 29, 2022 I actually told my friend to stop showing me the moth eaten relic pictures as it was really bumming me out. The uniforms were in a closet that got water damage and them moths. They were in the closets for years without checking them. The seller is getting old and needs money so decided to sell. Who doesn't look at there own collection? And never checks to make sure there ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 29, 2022 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2022 Quickly save what ever you can. Some nice pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted October 29, 2022 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2022 Wonderful finds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted October 29, 2022 Share #10 Posted October 29, 2022 Nice helmets! The gentleman that owned these sounds like more of a WWI hoarder than a collector. To not look at or enjoy what you acquire and not even realize how things are degrading just doesn’t sound right. At least some of the history will be in better hands now. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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