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Forum: Helmets

From the US M1 to the British Tommy helmet.

  1. Itialian helmet..ww2???

    hello all, what are your troughts on this helmet, is it ww2 period or post war..thanks i dont have any better pictures..

    Started by darrenj40, 09-02-2010 09:14 AM
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  2. Any thoughts on this RA helmet

    It looks orginal too me but not sure:

    Started by philip ABRG, 09-01-2010 05:55 PM
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  3. Need help please!! M1 helmet...WW2 or not?

    One guy wants to sell me this helmet.. ww2 or postwar? I dont have any more Pictures.. THAkKS..i realy need opinion.. Marko

    Started by Markoni Serbia, 09-01-2010 10:47 PM
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  4. WW2 Style M1 Pin-Up art Memorial lid.

    I picked this one up a while back. Its a 1953 European (Belgian, I think) M1. Its a 'tribute' piece for sure but it looks good so I thought I would...

    Started by Isle of Wighter, 08-08-2010 11:47 AM
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  5. Question US Helmet Scrim

    Hi everyone, I was wondering where I could find some scrim that would be suitable for my M-1C Helmet. Or is there any way I can make my own? :)...

    Started by Screaming Eagle, 08-31-2010 03:27 AM
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    09-01-2010 11:03 PM Go to last post
  6. Question British WW2 helmet net ????

    hiya guys can anyone tell me if this is a WW2 British helmet net it passes the burn test & burns like cotton is there any web sites that give the...

    Started by NickD, 09-01-2010 12:39 PM
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  7. Question Dark blue m1 ww ii type steel pot helmet

    Saw this helmet with a black chin strap... Could it be navy ? Coast guard ? Or a band parade pot?

    Started by colt45, 09-01-2010 12:26 AM
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  8. Question More help to identify WWII items ..

    Hi everybody! I have the difficult job to find out ]what is all this WWII stuff, what they were used for and which army did they belong...

    Started by Belgrade, 08-30-2010 10:54 AM
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  9. Question Please help me to identify four helmets!!

    Dear "people who know how to identify WWII helmets" *:-) Please help me identify or give me some hints for the following helmets. They were found...

    Started by Belgrade, 08-27-2010 12:29 PM
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  10. grabbed a rear seam helmet cheap

    I got a rear seam U.S. steel pot today, even had old raggedy straps on it, not rusty , just a little in spots, but for $9.00 I can't complain, now I...

    Started by crazy horse, 08-19-2010 03:18 AM
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  11. Question US m1 helmet

    Anybody know what the AP and K-9 is? The helmet have bin found in France. Inside the plastic helmet it is stamped23d and Westinghouse Electric...

    Started by Preben, 08-22-2010 04:36 PM
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  12. ww2 steel helmet

    i have a steel helmet which i have owned since 1960 which i thought was a relic from ww2.it is olive drab in colour,has a complete liner which has a...

    Started by ozzaroo, 08-26-2010 01:15 AM
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    08-27-2010 10:43 PM Go to last post
  13. bought my first British helmet

    yeah I know no pics, but it is in nice shape, I need the help of the experts here, what do I need to look for, #'s, marks, etc, thanks appreciate any...

    Started by crazy horse, 08-27-2010 06:22 AM
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  14. Question.....British 1942 helmet with Mk III stamps

    G'day, I picked up a British/Aussie helmet shell, looks nothing like a MK III its the traditional tommy helmet. It has no liner and has been...

    Started by qotd, 08-25-2010 04:50 AM
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  15. new RA helmet for collection

    Got this one today Anyone has an idea about the unit Number?

    Started by philip ABRG, 08-23-2010 06:49 PM
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  16. mk3 helmet with early liner

    The liner in this helmet looks like the early type fitted to mk2 helmets. Can anyone say if they were fitted to mk3 helmets as well? perhaps reused...

    Started by helldunkle, 08-21-2010 07:42 PM
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    08-22-2010 04:30 PM Go to last post
  17. Newbie, Unknown Helmet Type

    Hi All A pal of mine found this helmet in an outhouse on his property that an old friend had used as a storeroom. It appears to have three layers...

    Started by wpreid, 08-21-2010 08:45 PM
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    08-22-2010 12:29 AM Go to last post
  18. $150 reward

    $150 REWARD I am trying to locate the current whereabouts of this WW II Seaforth Highlanders MK II helmet. I am offering a $150 REWARD to...

    Started by 21st Battalion, 08-14-2010 04:25 PM
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  19. real or fake M2 airborne helmet

    What do you guys think of this M2 helmet.

    Started by cricketchris1944, 08-21-2010 02:56 AM
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  20. RA helmet ID wanted

    Does anyone know this emblem?

    Started by philip ABRG, 08-20-2010 04:58 PM
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  21. Cool Rough guide to the US M-1, M-2 & M-1C shell

    US WWII M-1 FIXED BALE HELMET The M-1 Helmet (1941 - 1943) The M-1 helmet was well under production before December 7th 1941. The first...

    Started by NickD, 08-02-2010 10:18 AM
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  22. My usmc pots

    here are my two usmc helmets, ones the first pattern that was reissued in korea, and the other is the the second pattern "foilage slits" also used in...

    Started by bowlin7178, 08-14-2010 04:57 PM
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  23. M1 Capac Liner Paint WWII or not

    Is the paint on this Capac Liner WWII or later?

    Started by ncblksmth1, 08-15-2010 10:26 PM
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  24. Unhappy newbie needs helmet id m1

    hi folks im new to this forum and this is my first post can anybody id this helmet the seller told me it was genuine ww2 but i very much doubt it...

    Started by col james, 07-31-2010 04:51 PM
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  25. Unknown M1 Liner stamp - help to ID?

    From my very small M1 collection: I purchased a McCord shell with what looks like a period '43/44 liner. However it has a large green ink stamp that...

    Started by spencerkruger, 08-15-2010 08:36 PM
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  26. M1 Helmet Restoration

    Hey all, I'm doing some research for my friend and was wondering if anyone new of a good place IN THE US to get a M1 helmet restored... mybe like...

    Started by visor_cap_collector, 08-14-2010 01:38 AM
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  27. M1 Steel Pot (Front Seam)

    Got this baby at a garage sell today and only paid $5!!!!! Front seam, stamping on inside is #187. WOW!!!

    Started by BIGGUYINFL, 08-14-2010 01:55 AM
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  28. Need help identifying if helmet is real or fake

    Bought a M1 helmet at a swap meet, he said it was from WW2 but I am not sure because of the liner. And do you guys know what I need to buy to restore...

    Started by soulcom, 06-26-2010 10:45 PM
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  29. helmet and gear

    hi,how much is this worth ww2 stuff?thanks

    Started by pammy, 08-12-2010 02:16 AM
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  30. Talking My latest M-1 helmet

    hiya guys heres the latest M-1 to be added to the collection it has a FIRESTONE liner the sweatband is post war as so is the liner chin strap the...

    Started by NickD, 08-06-2010 06:14 PM
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  31. rhyl pickup

    just returned from a few days caravanning in prestatyn, whilst there had a mooch in rhyls charity shops etc whilst the girlfriend was elsewhere...

    Started by sscrooge, 08-08-2010 08:32 AM
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  32. Combat helmets of the world-Paolo Marzetti?

    Hello ,does anyone have a copy or access to this book, thanks Dave.

    Started by dave123, 08-06-2010 09:47 AM
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  33. British MK III

    Hi Thought I would show my British MK III helmet in original colours with a 1944 dated BMB made liner. The shell appears to be maker stamped but...

    Started by tankfreak, 08-02-2010 02:09 PM
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  34. Talking New M-1 helmet pick up's

    hiya guys got these from the war & peace show i dident get anything that i actually went there for & also dident have alot of money either but i...

    Started by NickD, 07-25-2010 09:23 AM
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  35. Can someone tell me what it is?

    I was looking at this Helmet for sale and the seller has it listed as a Canadian WW2 Helmet! I dont really know anything about helmets but if the...

    Started by Adanac00, 08-03-2010 07:37 PM
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  36. Cool Rough guide to the US M-1 liner & makers

    INFANTRY LINERS Frontal eyelet hole A true US WWII M-1 helmet liner can be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. If an M-1 helmet liner...

    Started by NickD, 08-03-2010 06:47 PM
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  37. M1 Helmet liner markings ????

    I have an M1 helmet liner with a firestone stamp. On the nape strap, there are markings that look like this: W199 OM 39933 Size 3 Does...

    Started by ttitan27, 08-03-2010 05:04 PM
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  38. M1917 Helmet Cover

    Do any still exist?

    Started by LRDG, 08-03-2010 05:11 AM
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  39. Need help identifying an helmet

    Alright, I picked up this helmet at a flea market for 10 dollars. I am assuming it is an M1, but it appears to have been painted over. I've also...

    Started by TicTac, 08-02-2010 10:50 AM
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  40. WW2 US Marine helmets

    A wet Sunday here, so thought I would take some photos of 2 Marine issure helmets I have. Not far from where my Dad and 2 uncles grew up the 2nd...

    Started by brasso37, 08-01-2010 03:23 AM
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    08-01-2010 09:14 AM Go to last post

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