Just bought this and dont know if this thing on the front means anything or not but let me know what it is?
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ww2 helmet with marking on front
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Re: ww2 helmet with marking on front
Got a pic of the front?
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Re: ww2 helmet with marking on front
thats the only pic i got of it as i just got it off ebay
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Definately not a miltiary marking, looks like some kid tried to make captains bars.
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That is what I thought at first but I can't really tell will let you know when I get it
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Sorry can't help with the marking,but that is a really nice/salty M1, I like the patina on the lid,cool
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thanks it does have a nice been there look to it
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militarykid1234 wrote:thanks it does have a nice been there look to it
Your welcome,BTW is it swivel/fixed loop,and can you make a heat stamp. it might be possible to get a rough age to it
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Don't know yet on the way but from that pic it looks like a fixed bale
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militarykid1234 wrote:Don't know yet on the way but from that pic it looks like a fixed bale
Fixed bale...ideal.....definetely pre-'43.
I'd be interested to see it ,when it arrives,looks a good 'Un
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thanks man I will let you know when it arrives