Tough day today, must have hit 100 sales or more.   Going out again tomorrow    Todays find, is this helmet some kind of military construction helmet?

They're out there, but very rare because they were inferior to leather in terms of durability and comfort.  I've owned two maybe three.  They were usually issued with low pressure liners but you sometimes see them on 3rd pattern Hawleys.  One I owned was in an early high pressure liner.

# 6 <?>. .Fri. Jun 6-2025   Hi.  Truth be told.....  When we opened up all the boxes, I chanced to meet 2 fellows - how, I no longer remember - who helped us sort.  At the time, I did not know to distinguish insignias - i.e.  an EGA as Marine / Anchor etc...  Dreadful !  Over the years y'all helped me learn so much  - and importantly acquire a real appreciation for  the treasure our parents left us.  I  remember when I unpacked the Cape Gloucester tabs - well, that's is a boring looking thing.  Certainly Not worth anything.  ahhhh - that was a really Really long time ago.     Speaking of "appreciation,"  I heard on NPR this morning that the LOOPHOLE closed by Biden is now being re-opened, enabling for-profit "universities" to rip off young Vets with Expensive and useless "degrees" & certificates and draining off all their GI education benefits.  What do y'all think of That ?  {{ Rather reminiscent of Trump University - which ultimately forced him to repay/refund  $ 25 Million.}} Donna

# 5 ?  Dear Pond - your note reminds me.  Some decades - literally DECADES - I received a tele. call from a Brit telling me he'd purchased something with our label.  Could it be legit?  Could be, say i.  And do you have any more US Military? NO, said I, most emphatically.  I was simply too wary to tell the chap that, yup.  We've got boxes and boxes and boxes and....     If it was you, thank you.  and Apologies for being over cautious.  By the way, the NEW YORK TIMES this morning has an article about the WEATHER CONDITIONS that  Brits & Yanks were trying to determine in advance of Normandy invasion - that goes to the WH trying to  decimate NOAA.  On that cheerful note... Thank you.  Donna

#4 ? to:  Bob Baird       Bob !  Wow ! Very long time....  I hope you are well.  Indeed, I do remember you.  We certainly took a long hiatus. Y'all are so gracious welcoming us back.  Altho we are going to disappoint a lot of folks - cuz the inventory is so depleted. Also, might I add - we dropped the yahoo and switched to gmail about a week ago.  Take good care - - - when we get to x30 posts . . . Donna. ( Donna's superior computer skills:  already making mistakes, and I just got here ! )

is this # 3 ? Jun 6-2025Hi Dave,  Thank you for your info. - I'll have to tell la familia that Everything I say, Every time, is worthwhile.  They will be amazed !  Where was I ?  We still have lots of wings:  a bucket of Amico AIR CREW on Amico cards and still in Glassine. Lots of Robbins Naval Observer / lots of NAPs ( regulation have No hallmark ) / small NAPs sterling stamped.  Lots of sterling JUMP Wings ( no hallmark ) / regulation gold (color) PARA Wings.  More - but that is top-of-head.

is this # 3 ? Jun 6-2025Hi Dave,  Thank you for your info. - I'll have to tell la familia that Everything I say, Every time, is worthwhile.  They will be amazed !  Where was I ?  We still have lots of wings:  a bucket of Amico AIR CREW on Amico cards and still in Glassine. Lots of Robbins Naval Observer / lots of NAPs ( regulation have No hallmark ) / small NAPs sterling stamped.  Lots of sterling JUMP Wings ( no hallmark ) / regulation gold (color) PARA Wings.  More - but that is top-of-head.