You got yourself a real nice helmet there. It has all the right equipment for a Vietnam era helmet and judging by the headband, it was worn. Even has the nape strap.... Nice! Def a keeper! Congrats! Most of my helmets... the majority, are mysteries.

You bring a good point to the table. I agree with you because all I have to go on is someone's word. Heresay is not proof.  Seller led me to believe it was worn in Vietnam. Simply rumor at this point. At the moment I haven't found the eBay paperwork to support my initial post.   The important thing is, I am happy with the purchase, and do not plan to sell it. My son will inherit it eventually. 

Here are some additional photos from the bond tour and some news clippings.     

It’s great to see the medals and their stories coming back together. Thank you!   Any chance we could figure out who #7414 was awarded to? I presume this was a WW2 award.   Fred    

Hello everyone,   I recently acquired an early numbered Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Gene R. Glotzbach. During my initial research, I discovered that he later participated in a war bond tour aboard the oldest C-47 aircraft in the Southwest Pacific Theater and wanted to share this intriguing piece of history with you.   The DFC, numbered 4409, came in an early pearl-button case with a tag taped to the top that displayed the pilot's last name and the medal number. The back of the medal is engraved with Glotzbach's rank, name, and the date of the award. Based on some news articles I've found, it's possible that the medal was theater-engraved and presented during a ceremony by General George C. Kenney.   Glotzbach was a highly decorated C-47 pilot in the 5th Air Force during World War II. His commendations include the Silver Star Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster. I haven't been able to find much information on the citations behind these medals, aside from news articles stating that some of the DFC and AM awards were for flight hours, and a generic citation for the Silver Star on the Military Times website. I plan to request the GO for the Silver Star to obtain the full citation and will update here once I receive it. Interestingly, I also discovered that Glotzbach was an actor before joining the Army, which might have influenced his selection for the war bond tour.   Speaking of the war bond tour, Lt. Glotzbach was part of the crew of the C-47 "Old Miscellaneous" that toured the United States in 1944. "Old Miscellaneous" was the oldest C-47 in the Southwest Pacific Theater, having participated in the New Guinea Campaign since early 1942. The aircraft survived over 2,000 missions and accumulated 3,000 combat hours, wearing out 12 engines in the process. When it was on its 13th and 14th engines, the decision was made to bring her back to the States for a war bond tour sponsored by Douglas Aircraft Company. The tour aimed to boost morale and support for the war effort by showcasing the durability and service of this venerable aircraft.   If anyone has more information or resources about the veteran or the "Old Miscellaneous", please feel free to share. I'm eager to learn more and continue uncovering these remarkable stories from our history.          

Thanks for this service! If you have time might you check on 4618 for me please? Thanks!

Heres one more example of what Im getting at. I purchased a helmet on ebay.. WW2 Hawley liner with a pilots name penciled into the inside brim of the hawley. This guy flew with Butch Ohare.. He was an ace.... The guy I bought it from had gotten it from a well known Dealer online of militaria. I saw the original ads for it. The only Provenance to is the name in the hawley and the paint of the steel style of helmet and symbols painted on the front. Was this definitely the Mans helmet whose name is penciled into the Hawley? The big dealer who initially sold it says it was.... I think it is the Mans helmet? But for rock solid bona fide proof? There is none.  I cant say. The Man is long gone. Did he have any kids? Are they still around? If I could find them would they accept a call from a stranger to ascertain if this was their Dads helmet? I kind of doubt it. This is what I mean by you cant say for certain. Unless you are certain.

Very cool 30mm! Would you want to sell one of each variant? 

Shameless plug. 200 auctions ended tomorrow morning. https://www.ebay.com/str/ocsfollowme   Will have another 200 squadron patches going live later tomorrow too. 

For beginner U.S. Helmet collectors ... I learned from collectors on the forum here.. that unless you have a bona fide name, number you can look up etc etc or a Vet handed it to you or their family, or your Dad Uncle Grandpa wore it, you cant for sure say 100% where its been. This is coming from me, a guy who has in the past done some wild speculations on helmets. Thats how  I learned from Collectors of M1's and all US helmets, not to speculate. As tempting as it is......... As an aside.... Ive got a 1941 Johnson rifle that came with an un numbered bayonet with a Marine Raiders name carved into the sheath. So... Is my rifle one of the 1941 Johnsons that was brought home in a sea bag after the War by the guy whose name is carved on the back of the leather sheath? Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way to tell and I will never know and no one else will either. 🤣