Yes, combat covers were faded and torn and at times replaced within a few months. But I have multiple named in country covers in various conditions based on MOS and one of them that I have was the guys second cover.   Marty

By the way, I solved the mystery of Hell's Angles:  

I spent a little time doing some forensic work on the construction of Dorsey's patches. The Hell's Angles, the 3rd Division tab and the backing for the embroidery of the 756th Tank Bn patch all use the exact same rough woven material. I am 100% convinced that Dorsey had the same tailor make all three of these patches.    These two images provide the details. In my opinion this will help others to authenticate other Austrian Theater-made patches from May '45 and later.  

To me this is definetly an in country worn helmet if I’ve ever seen one, the cover is super worn and faded, there are tears basically all throughout the brim to the point where it’s basically ripped in half, there are small little pebble size holes all throughout the cover, and especially in the top, the top is a whiteish grey khaki kinda of color from how many times it’s been late down, if ya’ll don’t think this is genuine wear, I don’t know what is…   Also, I hope this all comes across in a respectful manner, Not trying to argue or cause problems, but I am very confident in this helmet.

For example here’s a comparison of the outside used sort of the helmet and the flaps that still retain most of there color.

The giant tears around the rim could not have been done by bad storage as when the helmet was found the cover was rolled up with the band inside and under the helmet, away from the elements.

Thanks! Always glad to share my knowledge on this stuff.

Looks like poor storage and the elements contributed to the demise of that cover.

F-35 in full burner taking off right over my head.