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#31356 06/14/2009 12:53 AM
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Hi guys when did the swivel bail hemet start to see service overseas? cheers, Ryan

#31357 06/14/2009 01:05 AM
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Hi are all swivel bale helmets rear seamed? cheers, Ryan

#31358 06/14/2009 02:55 AM
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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.


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Hi that was what I thought...can someone please clarify exactly/precisely? Thanks Mr.Jerry

#31360 06/14/2009 09:25 PM
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i believe it was in october or november of 1944,,,Robert

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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

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Iwo probably. Guadalcanal,no.


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