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Posted By: [email protected] swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 12:53 AM
Hi guys when did the swivel bail hemet start to see service overseas? cheers, Ryan
Posted By: [email protected] Re: swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 01:05 AM
Hi are all swivel bale helmets rear seamed? cheers, Ryan
Posted By: Mr. Jerry Re: swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 02:55 AM
I think it was 1943 they came out with the swivels, as the fixed bails would break easily.

The seamed moved to the rear in late 1944.
Posted By: [email protected] Re: swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 05:35 AM
Hi that was what I thought...can someone please clarify exactly/precisely? Thanks Mr.Jerry
Posted By: militarymania Re: swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 09:25 PM
i believe it was in october or november of 1944,,,Robert
Posted By: [email protected] Re: swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 10:04 PM
Hi Robert...many thanks when did they start reaching US soldiers in the field? Were they used for Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal...etc???? thanks and cheers, Ryan
Posted By: Dwight Re: swivel bail helmet - 06/14/2009 11:54 PM
Iwo probably. Guadalcanal,no.
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