0
IT WAS THE INSIGNIA FOR THE 101ST AIRBORNE, 506TH PIR (PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT), COMPANY "E" (ALSO KNOWN AS EASY COMPANY). MOST COMPANIES HAD DIFFERENT INSIGNIAS ON THEIR HELMET. THIS WAS DURING WW 2, I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS STILL DONE ON HELMETS TODAY. == Not quite. I think this answer is already on this site, somewhere. The Spade was worn on the helmets of the 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment. each battalion had a dash(-) mark placed next to the spade to identify its company. The other Regiments of the 101st Division used the Heart and Diamond. Painted markings on helmets were not common in combat. Why? If the soldier wanted to be camoflaged then that would be the surest way to get his head blown off. Usually when you see an insignia painted on a helmet it is the helmet liner only. However, some units did paint them on their helmets as verified by photos taken at the front. Some units were:
36th Infantry Division
3rd Infantry Division
34th Infantry Division, even though a veteran recently told me his unit didn't have any markings on their helmets, not even the bar on back that designated officers. Custermen
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why did US soldiers have spades on their helmets during WW2?
the shapes on the sides of helmets were used to identify a soldiers regiment the spade was (506th parachute infantry regiment)
What does the Gaelic word spades mean in English?
'Spades' is not a Gaelic word.
What does to have in spades mean?
Something sb. has in spades means Sb. has plenty ofsomething. Ex: They had financial trouble in spades.
Are American football players poofs coz of the helmets?
the helmets protect them a lot
In fast pitch games which players wear helmets?
Players wear helmets when playing American soccer.
What does clumsy helmets mean?
It means helmets that don't fit well or are hard to adjust.
What does 2 spades mean?
its a card in a card deck
What does return in spades mean?
Return in Spades usually has 2 meanings that are similar. first Spades is a suit in the card deck and Spades are the Highest ranked suit. return in spades means the return is higher than what is put out or invested. you invest $200.00 but the return is in Spades $2000.00! however 'return in spades' usually means revenge. someone will return or pay back in spades to someone for something they did to them. let's say you sucker punch me in the face. i pay you back in spades by blasting you back in the face with a baseball bat. spades means you trump something or 'one up it' spades are always something 'higher.'
Is a spade card bad luck?
Ace of Spades is the Death Card. Spades usually mean sometype of misfortune whening considering them tarot cards.
Why would someone need revolution helmets?
Revolution helmets, manufactured by Riddell, are worn whilst playing American Football. These helmets are worn for safety purposes and protect against major head injuries.
What does the symbols on playing cards mean?
hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds
Does the suit of spades mean death?
Depending on what you are doing and your superstitious beliefs it may mean anything.
