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 Over the summer, I was able to add another local find to my collection, a well-painted helmet belonging a local vet from my hometown of Dubuque Iowa. The veteran painted the names of French cities/battlefields, possibly where he had been(?), an American eagle on the top, his name, which was unfortunately scratched out at some point, and writing down inside "Bound for Dubuque Iowa".

Being a Dubuquer, it is definitely a cornerstone item of my collection!

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bertmedals
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Great helmet! It's a keeper for sure.

DauNGDWW1n2
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I can picture the owner of this helmet waiting to board the transport home painting this helmet.

Looking at all the action he faced he sure beat the odds. 

eaglerunner88
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What a cool local piece that displays great! Seeing as he was a member of the motor transport corps, it makes sense that he got around as much as he did.

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Wonderful !

 

I was born near NANCY...

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