Jan 24, 2017 · WW1 US Helmet with interesting marking By Thomas Lundy, October 6, 2025 6 replies 1.3k views BlueRidgeMtns December 31, 2025

Oct 13, 2013 · I have seen ZJ, ZB etc.most have 2 digit numbers and Iv'e noticed 3 digit numbers that I assume were made later perhaps post WW1. The M1917A1's have 2 digits and a letter for example …

Apr 28, 2017 · It is thought that helmet insignia of this type was used by the 35th Division prior to the signing of the Armistice. Note the size similarity of its placement and size to the insignia painted onto …

Mar 1, 2024 · WW1 2nd Division painted helmet - Thoughts By anton67, March 1, 2024 in M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS

Apr 3, 2023 · I need suggestions for the WW1 paint, spray paint is preferred as I don't have a cup spray system. The M1 is going to be restored to Korean War specs, as an MP helmet (529th MP Co, 1952 …

Dec 28, 2016 · I am looking to get into WWI collecting, and I was wondering is the asbestos pad inside a M1917 helmet something to worry about? Sorry for the silky question Dave

Dec 4, 2008 · But a WW1 helmet,painted after war, maybe a few years after war, and by god knows who, seems pretty questionable? It seam's like a real slippery slope area of collecting. I asume one …

Mar 28, 2013 · WW1 102nd Field Atillery Helmet, 26th Inf Div. Wifes Name "Delia-Mae" Painted on back. By USMC-RECON0321, March 28, 2013 in M1917 & M1917A1 HELMETS

Jul 24, 2019 · This helmet has some places where there are dark lines, and some places where there aren't, and the geometric patterns vary somewhat from the Germans. Here is a picture of an M17 …

Oct 14, 2021 · The majority of all painted WW1 helmets were done post-war, and one can probably safely assume that any battle damaged or dented helmet was also done post war by GI's wanting to …