M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS - U.S. Militaria Forum
2007年4月4日 · WW1 2nd Division painted helmet - Thoughts 1 2 3. By anton67, March 1. 52 replies; 4.2k views; warguy ...
M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS - U.S. Militaria Forum
2007年4月4日 · There has been an excellent discussion on the WWI painted helmet lately. I would like to see as many examples of painted or otherwise decorated helmets as possible. Whether they were done in the trenches, done on the ship home or as a decoration for local American Legion/VFW hall, please post them! Here is one from my collection.
WWI AEF tanker helmet - M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS - US …
2019年5月1日 · Baldridge's sketch depicts a helmet with ridges 90 degrees from each other meeting in a point. The slope of the top of the helmet looks very close to the 90th Div Soldier's photo. The signal Corps photo in post #6 and Baldridge's sketch show a rectangular piece on the brow with a rounded bottom and a portion of the base protruding below it.
Cammo ww1 helmet question - M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS - US …
2008年12月4日 · I agree there are an abundant amount of painted WW1 helmets. these days.Some quite questionable.I will add that in the mid 1970s thru late 1990s when I was attending auctions and shows with my dad we saw and purchased many helmets.Most were all in a 100 mile radius of where we lived.Many were actually from estate auctions,flea markets and …
M1917 helmet manufacturers stamp - M1917 & M1917A1 …
2013年10月13日 · I have seen ZJ, ZB etc.most have 2 digit numbers and Iv'e noticed 3 digit numbers that I assume were made later perhaps post WW1. The M1917A1's have 2 digits and a letter for example "19D", that's how I can tell an original M1917A1 from a re-lined M1917 made into a M1917A1.
WW I Shoulder & Helmet Insignia of the 35th Division, AEF
2017年4月28日 · Photo No. 14: The lower insignia stenciled onto this helmet is smaller in diameter and situated much closer to the helmet’s rim. It is thought that helmet insignia of this type was used by the 35 th Division prior to the signing of the Armistice. Note the size similarity of its placement and size to the insignia painted onto the officer’s ...
M1917 Heat Stamps..... - US MILITARIA FORUM
2020年8月8日 · I've been compiling a list of all the Heat Stamp numbers I can find for the M1917 helmet. So far this is what I've been able to find. I've read of a possible W second letter unknown, and a ZL and ZM, but I've yet to see an example of those three. I also don't know of there are additional Z ones.
WW1 2nd Division painted helmet - Thoughts - US MILITARIA …
2024年3月1日 · The most probable explanation once again would be if this helmet was “repurposed” to an Army composite helmet….however the timing is off. The green shield would likely have been painted AFTER the composite helmets were painted in the summer of 1919.
WWI Medics Helmet? - CHAPLAIN & MEDIC HELMETS - U.S.
2012年3月21日 · Don't know what this is, but I'm pretty sure it isn't a medics helmet. WW1 predated the Geneva and Hague conventions. I've collected AEF/AEF medical, and have never seen anything resembling a medics helmet. Does look period though. John
Asbestos pad in WWI helmets - M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS - US …
2016年12月28日 · If you have to take the old liner out for some reason, submerge the helmet fully in hot water with some dawn soap, let its soak and keeping the helmet UNDERWATER the pad and the asbestos mesh will usually just fall out in a complete unit as the 100+ year old adhesive is gone or near enough to where the soapy water dissolves it, - dispose of the ...