So, went to the show with my wife.  Bless her heart, she comes with me even though I know she cares nothing about military "stuff" though she knows I love it.  She's an Angel.  I had not been to this particular show for a couple of years even though it's right at the Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds which is across town from me.  The last Heartland Militaria Show/Sale I went to was when it was being held in Chickasaw, OK about a 45 minutes drive south.  There were about the same or more vendors as the last time I went and everyone I talked with at the sale was very friendly.  My wife handed me a bottle of water after I was about half way through and headed out the door to the truck to read.  I really LOVE looking at everything and I found a really neat camo 40th "Sunshine" Division helmet there with dog tags that the vendor had already researched.  I just couldn't pay the price he was wanting so I had to pass.  It was really hard to pass to.  Other than that it was nice trip to the military museum where I could only look and not buy.  Not that I didn't want to buy but I just couldn't see paying the high prices for items I would've otherwise been interested in.  Guess I'm one of those "lookie lou's".  It's all fun though and I had a great time.    

Those are untrimmed/unfinished reproductions. 

Those are the correct R-14 receivers used in both the tankers and AAF helmets, the change in plug colour from black (PL-54) to red (PL-354) was down to the change from 2000 ohm high impedance R-14 receivers to the 600 ohm low impedance by the AAF and Navy. The high impedance receivers carried on being used by armoured crews with the use of an adapter (MC-385) until the newer types completely filtered through the supply lines.    You'll want to get hold of a T-30-V Throat Mic or T-45 Lip mic and a SW-141-V push to talk for a complete set up, I cant remember the name of the hand held microphone T-17? But thats another option.      That's how I have always understood it when I looked into it when looking at picking up a few headsets but I'm sure ill be corrected somewhere. 

Lt. Soloman Levine 740 Nash Drive Raliegh NC local boy...Great flag & Pistol 

I have a few on the inside, thru have found me some amazing things.  My other estate lady just found me a Panzer tank compass,  I’ll post it in spoils of war shortly 

Thank you! Yeah the guy on Facebook assumed all anchor marked stuff was post ww2/vietnam. All he had to do was look at a reference book. Thanks!

Hi all,   I picked up these receivers at a show today for a decent price compared to other vendors. Anyway I was wondering if this is the correct type of receivers for the M-1938 Tanker Helmet?   If my research is correct there were two types of R-14 receivers. One with a longer cord and the shorter 13 inch cord. Besides that one type also had the screws in the receivers while the other didn't. Furthermore it's considered that a red PL-54 plug was used for the Army Air Force. With all the information at hand, I believe these to be the "HS-18 Headset with R-14 Receivers". And so, correct for a M-1938 Tanker Helmet?   Thanks for any input!

You shouldn’t bid on items unless you are sure what you are buying.   Good god you that you cancelled but not fair to seller 

Looks good. The anchor is a maker symbol and nothing to do with Navy. Nice looking helmet 

It is M2 Ball, corrosive and appears to be in nice condition.   The value would be about one or two dollars.  For example, a 10 second search on Gunbroker shows this 20 round unopened box of M2 Ball for sale at $39.99 opening bid.  That would be $2 per round.   This ammunition is not scarce.  During WW2 Lake City made billions of rounds of .30 caliber ammunition.  Indeed, in 1944 it has been reported that LC was making 4,000,000 rounds per day.   Hope that helps you.   Regards, Charlie