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Was watching a documentary "After Hitler". Helmets made into colanders.  
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yes. I have seen them in France in the late 1940's
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Dave, I had no idea you could recall such events from that time; nor that you were approaching 100. Saluuuute!
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Andy,
I lived in France 1949-1953. 6 years old to 10 years old.
The ones I saw had 4 legs brazed on but no handle.
Dave
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That's cool. Great memory!
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Ive seen at least one FJ helmet that met this fate  talk about wanting to cry
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