Also, on the note of wear, this cover was WELL protected when It was found, it was stuffed inside of a plastic container or a cardboard box, with the helmet on top of the rolled up cover. So this kind of wear is definitely not from bugs as they would not have eaten or the elements would not have weathered it around the rim like it did when it was rolled up like that. Thus I’m pretty sure it was natural older wear. The tips of the tipped area’s are also sun bleached giving evidence for use like that.

Thanks, I do and I appreciate you noticing. I don’t get to see named items often, let alone a salty Nam’ helmet. So  When I got it I was invested to say the least 😊

Thanks 

I have been following this topic for a few days, I thought I would throw in my two cents. I know all about over speculating. Don't beat yourself up like I have in the past. It just shows how much you care about the history of the helmet. You are probably the first person to show any genuine interest in it in 50 years. All of the team work here shows that there is a tight knit network of people who care about it as well. It's amazing that this individual has been brought "back to life" in a sense. As I am sure you all know, the Native American experience in American wars is often as heroic as it is heartbreaking. I have no doubt that the helmet was cast aside in some dark corner for 50 years. Just an observation on the helmet itself, depending on the location in NM, a lot of the wear and tear could be due to dry conditions and/or insects. I have no doubt that the graffiti and name is genuine on the Mitchell cover and band.  I believe you have a real piece of history. For what it's worth I also believe that this helmet is in good hands, I can tell that you genuinely care.

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I received a fire badge for Letterkenny Ordnance Depot badge and a FD patch From Frankfort, Germany.  The Letterkenny OD was active from about 1941 until 1962 when it was redesignated as a Army Depot.

Any officer that isn’t “Staff Corps”, ( Supply, Medical, Legal, Civil Engineer). 

Thank you Leigh!!! I can not express enough how helpful and rejuvenating finding a picture is! I knew all that stuff about his mother and father, but finding a high school picture is amazing! That was right before he was enlisted/drafted as well.  Thank you for taking the time to do that. I really appreciate it.

I can’t find a date on this coat.  Any guesses?  Thanks