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The US 101st Airborne Division sometimes painted white emblems on the side of their helmet to designate their unit. They painted the heart, club, and spade and placed a "-" at the top, left or right. These symbols were not official markings and represented the regiment within the Division and the -Dashes represented the battalion, I believe.
It didn't make sense to paint white markings on a helmet while in combat. The enemy would see this and you could get shot. However, the Paratroopers also used camo netting and stripes of cloth to cover their helmets, thus covering the white insignias.
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How old do you think my world war 1 helmet is?
Its over 50 years old.
What was the British helmet during the First World War called?
The British helmet used by soldiers during the First World War, also referred to as World War I or The Great War, was a steel helmet which was called the Brodie Helmet. Soldiers wore these to protect their heads as contact between their heads and another object like bullets or melee weapons could prove to be dangerous and life-threatening.
Another name for a helmet from World War 2?
Steel pot.
Did USMC officers paint during World War 2 their rank insignia on their helmet?
no
How much is a World War 2 American helmet cost today?
$100 see ebay
What does 'Kar Grosse' painted on the inside of a World War 1 German M-16 helmet mean?
that should just mean the size of the helmet. Grosse = size
How old do you think my world war 1 helmet is?
Its over 50 years old.
What was the British helmet during the First World War called?
The British helmet used by soldiers during the First World War, also referred to as World War I or The Great War, was a steel helmet which was called the Brodie Helmet. Soldiers wore these to protect their heads as contact between their heads and another object like bullets or melee weapons could prove to be dangerous and life-threatening.
When Germany change their helmet during world war 1?
Their Model 1916 was their first all steel helmet which replaced their leather spiked helmet.
Another name for a helmet from World War 2?
Steel pot.
Symbolism of the World War 1 anzac helmets?
They wore both the British (Boer War era) khaki pith helmet and the British Brodie steel helmet.
Are Korean War M 1 helmet shells identical to World War 2 shells?
yes
What does the code S 2 5 N mean on the inside top of a World War 1 German helmet?
Manufaction Date. September 25th. North Germany
What did you have to take with you if there was an air raid in World War 2?
Both helmet and gas-mask .
Did USMC officers paint during World War 2 their rank insignia on their helmet?
no
How do you remove the liner from a World War 2 German M1940 helmet?
there are THREE fastners that hold the liner in place. they are located about mid-way up on the sides of the helmet. they are REMOVED from the INSIDE of the helmet
What did ARP Wardens wear in World War 2?
ARP actually and they wore clothes and a helmet with a w on it
