Nice ones Marty! I had one that I sold here to I think it was Trenchfoot? I was pretty sure it was an in country Worn Helmet. All the writing is in ball point pen, very faded except for the writing and the peace sign which was inside protected. I doubt many soldiers had markers early in the war. But every single soldier carried a ball point pen. The Graffiti on the cover was all rock and roll songs. Purple Haze, Sunshine of your love, Tennesee, A peace sign a Womans name Irene. Thing was beat the whole thing... Like it was in Vietnam. Even had oil stains on it! Oil stains come from firing a weapon. It was rough one too. I believe it was the real deal. Sorry I had to let it go but covid took its pinch on the finances back then.

Charlie, Thank you! Thanks to Allen H and all who contributed. Its quite a read and I had no idea of all the controversy surrounding these. Was interested to read that their initial cost, was a dollar and 25 cents!!! Thats a bit shy of what they go for today! Understatement of the year!!! lol  

One that’s a little rough

I have some in country covers that are in all different conditions. Officers that look new, one cover that was the guys second cover and was used very little… etc

Looks like it may be for the 3rd SS Totenkopf Division....Bodes

It's a boot tag. As in for a pair of boots. Very cool!

Hi Marty... Some of the real in country helmets Ive seen, and its only here on the forum that Ive seen them, the covers on in country helmets, look like they have been through a war. Covers liners the steel Faded torn all dinged up rusty etc.  

Interesting. You never know what people have.

Rooster:   For more information take a look at this older thread on the airborne switchblades.     Charlie

I found this and the G.I.s US Army dog tag pair today at an estate sale.  1 3/16 inches across by 1 1/4 inches tall in size.