Doughboy1918 Posted June 15, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 15, 2010 I just picked up this 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines painted helmet. The liner is loose and missing the chinstrap as is all too common. Any thoughts or comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted June 15, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 15, 2010 It's not 5th Marines. It's one of the artillery units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughboy1918 Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted June 15, 2010 Is that because the square is rectangular? Does that make it Army 2nd division then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo367 Posted June 15, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 15, 2010 Helmet is 2nd Div, 15th Field Artillery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughboy1918 Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted June 15, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 15, 2010 Great Looking Helmet. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted June 15, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 15, 2010 It's very easy to confuse a 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine with a 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery. Below is a side by side comparison: Marine(left), Army(right). These references are from the book "Painted Steel" by Chris Armold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughboy1918 Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted June 15, 2010 Yes, my reference just shows the marine versions. I thought maybe it was just a variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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