#61092
09/27/2006 09:48 PM
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I dont think Ive posted this here since Matt M. helped me post up my old original pics several years back. This is the helmet that got me into the TR combat helmet mix in August of '03. Here are some good pics of it. It is a vet sendback from Belgium in 1945 according to the APO on the certificate. This was sourced from a pile of junk in a hole-in-the-wall antique store that was awaiting pricing/sorting etc. I got a pretty good deal. 
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61093
09/27/2006 09:49 PM
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"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61094
09/27/2006 09:50 PM
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3. Liner is 1943. ...I am the knucklehead that treated the leather. It was my first experience with German helmets. 
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61095
09/27/2006 09:51 PM
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Named 2x to Buchler (shown here) and St. Buchler on the otherside of the skirt.
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61096
09/27/2006 09:54 PM
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'EF64'
and some strange penned hash marks on strap.
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61097
09/27/2006 09:57 PM
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Papers. (I blocked out his ASN)
I have not found ANY info on this unit. If you know anything I would really appreciate it!
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61098
09/27/2006 10:41 PM
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i really like the camo you can tell some one put time in this one.
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#61099
09/28/2006 09:58 PM
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#61100
09/29/2006 02:07 AM
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Nice! the letter makes it even better!
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#61101
09/29/2006 02:18 AM
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Cheers, Guys. The capture papers with it really kick this up several notches for me. As per the seller: 'A lady just dropped this off. I want $150...oh wait it came with this paper so that makes it worth more - I need $175 I guess, plus sales tax. Is that ok?'...I accepted.   The honeymoon has never ended on this one.
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61102
10/26/2006 09:49 PM
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Topshelf camohelmet. Very nice and vibrant colors.
regards,
Thijs
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#61103
10/26/2006 09:58 PM
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Nice one , Derek. Classic.
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#61104
10/27/2006 01:05 AM
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Derek; You should trade that helmet for a nice DD Army. Stay away from them camo's . Leave them to the old guys. Jerry
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#61105
10/27/2006 01:18 AM
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quote: Originally posted by jerryrehr:
Derek; You should trade that helmet for a nice DD Army. Stay away from them camo's . Leave them to the old guys. Jerry
Thanks guys. Its too bad that in my frenzy of trying to 'preserve' it I treated the liner...I look back at that day in horror...but at least I did not dissasemble the helmet and attack it with a soapy sponge or something. ...Ehem, the old guy(s) already have an abundance of camos I think I would only trade for a nice DD and one miiilliion dollars. 
"Here's yer money back fer them souvenirs. Ya been scarin' hell outta our replacements." -Bill Mauldin's Willy & Joe.
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#61106
10/27/2006 09:28 AM
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that's a nice one Derek, wish I could be as
lucky in finding such a cheap beauty
ciao Mario
looking for minty/VG cond NS 35 decaled lids
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#61107
10/27/2006 12:37 PM
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Howdy again Derek; Guys I've had the pleasure of an "on hand inspection" of Dereks helmet and it is really a stunner. That is why I've been after himto get it! (In a respectable way that is) I dont blame him though, My first is a M40 heer I wouldnt trade for anything too. Jerry
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