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    Post by 1stDivVet Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:28 am

    Not much, but had to have them for the collection.

    M26 Casque Adrian. Has the 1937 pattern round flaming bomb badge for Infantry, Fortress troops, etc.

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    French Navy Hat with Marine Nationale tally. This came with a US Navy Amphibious uniform I bought years ago. Apperently, this was one of his bring backs. With 4 stars on his ETO ribbon, I wonder if he got it in Africa, Algeria, or France. Doubt he got it in Italy..LOL

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    Enjoy!!

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    Post by JYN Thu Jun 02, 2011 1:42 pm

    Hello,

    I like your French sailor's hat. The white cord which is passing from one side to another is missing. You will probably find on each side of the hat, a little loop to fix the cord. Is there any white marking inside of the hat ?
    Jean-Yves

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    Post by 1stDivVet Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:27 am

    Jean-Yves,

    Mine has 2 little black loops. Or more along the lines of the remains of 2 little black loops. On the inside of mine it is stamped in a very soiled white paint:
    2995 C 33 all in a line.

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    Post by JYN Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:35 am

    Fins,

    The loops are for the cord. So you need a cord now.

    2995 C 33, precious information, owner enlisted serial number. The harbor he was enlisted in the Navy was CHERBOURG (C) and the year he was enlisted is 1933. Harbors codes are simple C for CHERBOURG, B for BREST, T for TOULON, etc...

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    Post by 1stDivVet Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:35 pm

    Jean-Yves,

    Thanks for the info!! I'll put that with the cap. I figured the number was a personal ID number of some type, but never would have guessed it had that much information in it!! I'll have to get a picture of the inside now. If you run across an extra cord, grab it for me. It'll be nice to complete it.

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    Post by fez Tue May 08, 2012 11:11 am

    Mine has a coin attached to the underneath of the pompom ??
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    Post by JYN Tue May 08, 2012 1:45 pm

    Hi,

    Asked my dad who did tell me that it is to avoid metal parts to hurt your head.

    JYN

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