ArchangelDM Posted December 26, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 26, 2022 This was brought back by James H Delahunt - he has inscribed it inside with his name and US Army Germany 1945 Done in pen he would have marked this post war so whoever in the family received it knew when and where it was taken and the history of it kept. James Delahunt’s information is also listed below, he was a CPL during WW2. If anybody has any other information on him, please share :-) The helmet is in my opinion an attractive WW2 Luftwaffe Camo of trypical green and tan camouflage. The helmet is also named by the German Vet but it’s in pencil and difficult to see. enjoy and Merry Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 26, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 26, 2022 Very nice helmet. This is a first for me to see a name written in magic marker, very bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted December 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, manayunkman said: Very nice helmet. This is a first for me to see a name written in magic marker, very bold. Agreed and thanks for the comments, it has a lot of wear even on the marker pen. I’m glad he did mark it as it has kept its history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhcoleterracina Posted December 26, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 26, 2022 Great helmet, inscription looks like it came much later which I don't think is unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted December 26, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 26, 2022 Great helmet! I’ve seen a few pieces marked with a marker like that and recently picked up a cool Vietnam war piece marked with a Sharpie….got me to look it up and Sharpies came out commercially in 1964. Hope you have luck figuring out the unit your vet served in. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted December 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, dhcoleterracina said: Great helmet, inscription looks like it came much later which I don't think is unusual. Im sure A lot of Vets marked items after the fact, also I can imagine as time went on maybe family members told dad or grandad to make a note of where it came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, USCapturephotos said: Great helmet! I’ve seen a few pieces marked with a marker like that and recently picked up a cool Vietnam war piece marked with a Sharpie….got me to look it up and Sharpies came out commercially in 1964. Hope you have luck figuring out the unit your vet served in. Paul Thanks Paul - no luck as of yet. if anybody has any better research skills than me, I would be extremely grateful if they would help. James Delahunt 32831850 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 26, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 26, 2022 There are people in the US who put their names on everything they own. They scratch it on, use labels, pens, markers and even engrave using a Dremel moto tool. They do it in the event of theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted December 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, manayunkman said: There are people in the US who put their names on everything they own. They scratch it on, use labels, pens, markers and even engrave using a Dremel moto tool. They do it in the event of theft. Now that makes a lot of sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persian Gulf Command Posted December 26, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 26, 2022 I'm in a "snarky" mood accounting it to December 26th and all it can bring. If the name on this helmet was "Dick Winters 506th PIR" everybody would be going crazy about this helmet. Even if it was done in a SHARPIE back in 2001. So, let's also give Mr. Delahunt the Honor he deserves for binging a service member and a beloved Father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted December 26, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 26, 2022 Hey Archangel. I bet Niagara, NY has a historical society maybe reach out to them for old newspapers or the “men serving from the county” kinds of histories that are out there. Maybe you’ll get lucky about Mr. Delahunt. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted December 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, USCapturephotos said: Hey Archangel. I bet Niagara, NY has a historical society maybe reach out to them for old newspapers or the “men serving from the county” kinds of histories that are out there. Maybe you’ll get lucky about Mr. Delahunt. Paul Paul great idea ! Thanks so much for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted December 28, 2022 Share #13 Posted December 28, 2022 I just saw this great looking piece of history! Congrats and I hope you’ll find more info! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted December 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, M24 Chaffee said: I just saw this great looking piece of history! Congrats and I hope you’ll find more info! Frank Thanks Frank I like the camouflage a lot on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigschuss Posted January 6, 2023 Share #15 Posted January 6, 2023 Just saw this one. Great helmet. Really love this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted January 7, 2023 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2023 great german lid - possible Normandy camo colors? - I think i see some red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted January 19, 2023 Share #17 Posted January 19, 2023 A really great camo helmet...congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share #18 Posted January 19, 2023 Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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