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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.

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That's cool. Great memory!

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Ive seen at least one FJ helmet that met this fate frown talk about wanting to cry


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