Pep Posted August 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2009 Got this one yesterday. I am wondering if the lighter badge areas are just some type of stain, residue or camo color? The helmet is id'd to James L. Weber ASN: 38457429; enlisted 3/26/43. It is a "Shoe" shell Heat number 244A Swivel bail. More pics next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted August 27, 2009 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Hudson Posted August 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2009 That looks like a kind of wear I've seen before: to me it always looked like helmets had been stacked one on top of the other for long term storage and moisture got trapped in there and corrosion had started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted August 27, 2009 That looks like a kind of wear I've seen before: to me it always looked like helmets had been stacked one on top of the other for long term storage and moisture got trapped in there and corrosion had started. Will a soapy water scrub clean it off if it is a "rust"? Pep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted August 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 27, 2009 looks more like stain / residue from age and long term storage I like the way it looks now, it adds a little character, you can tell it's been on there a long time it doesnt look like rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake_E Posted August 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 27, 2009 It's just a form of soiling from the elements, moisture, humidity, storage etc, to clean it off would be a sin imho, adds character, part of the helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted August 27, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2009 I wouldnt try to scrub it, because once you remove the stain / soiling it will have a fresh spot that wont match the rest of the overall appearance. it probably took 40 - 50 years of aging to get that look, cleaning it off will remove the history / salty look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 27, 2009 Stain! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks guys. I got it. "Stains" be OK. I did try to "clean" a little area but no luck that discoloration is on there. Pep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted August 27, 2009 Share #13 Posted August 27, 2009 very nice well used helmet best to leave as is :twothumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young90th Posted August 27, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 27, 2009 agree with Nick, just leave it. the corking looks nice and so does the color. the liner complete? Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man860 Posted August 27, 2009 Share #15 Posted August 27, 2009 Nice looking helmet...could also be from mud from hunkering down in some foxhole in Europe or some beach in the PTO. You never know where that helmet has been and what story it has to tell. Anyways, keep the "salt". If you want newer looking helmets you can always trade with someone who likes the saltier look of things. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted August 28, 2009 agree with Nick, just leave it. the corking looks nice and so does the color. the liner complete? Charlie Westinghouse Liner was complete but for the chinstrap. Fortunately I had a couple of extras. It is Id'd to Harry E. Tracy ASN 31289391 Enlisted 2/2/43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted August 29, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 29, 2009 Will a soapy water scrub clean it off if it is a "rust"? Pep Has soapy water ever removed rust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAO Posted September 4, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 4, 2009 Looks stained/worn to me, not camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted September 7, 2020 I was contacted by Mr. James L. Weber's last living daughter a week ago. She had found some correspondence(email) I had with her older sister in 2009. She asked if I would sell this helmet back to her as it was her fathers. After I was able to verify her to actually be his daughter, I told her for the price it would take to ship it to her she could have it no cost. I received today an email with her heart felt thanks at repatriating this helmet to her. It can be passed down in her family now. I am not sure how much this type of thing happens, but I was happy to get it back to the vets family. Pep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted September 7, 2020 Share #20 Posted September 7, 2020 Well done deed. At the end of the day, most of us collect this stuff in honor of the soldiers who once used it. Can't think of a better way of honoring Mr Weber. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted September 7, 2020 Share #21 Posted September 7, 2020 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted September 7, 2020 Share #22 Posted September 7, 2020 Thats was a great thing you have done. Good job friend. !!! Back with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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