by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
This M-1 helmet having fixed bails and a front seam was used by a member of the 6th Naval Beach Battalion, Co. A, in the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944. The authenticity of the paint is evidenced by the age cracks of the steel shell.
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
This early M-1 helmet has a front seam and fixed bails. It has been preserved in original condition with winter camouflage and four red crosses painted on the white camouflage. The original straps are still present. The liner is painted in a similar
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
This M-42 single decal army helmet has been personalized by the owner with the addition of a heavy wire cover. The wire was no doubt added to secure natural camouflage such as grass, leaves and other foliage. The makers code and size
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
There appears to be no standard for applying the Medic crosses on helmets. This helmet shows the Big Red One, First Infantry division insignia painted on the helmet front. The other three sides have the red cross painted in white circles.
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
This German M-40, ET-64 size, No.1180, WW2 helmet shows both the National and the Army decal. It is painted in a color most often associated with early war conflicts, Africa, Sicily and Italy. The original owner named “Stubner” may have
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Other Items
Pvt. Enos V. Moore was a talented artist who decorated his gas mask bag. The bag is in excellent condition and the original gas mask remains in place. To all outward appearances the mask appears un-used, so Pvt. Moore was a lucky boy. Research to be continued.
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
This front seam fixed bale M-1 helmet has two medic crosses painted over white circles. It’s interesting to note that the front red cross has a Lt. bar painted within it. This 2 panel Medic helmet was used by a medical officer, perhaps a
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
Paul Shayock’s M-1 helmet is a classic example of a personalized WW2 helmet. He obviously was in the U.S. Navy and traveled extensively. The M-1 shell is an early front seam with fixed bail marked 56D, the steel heat lot.
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
This German M-16 Stahlhelm was “souvenired” by Sgt. Jerome J. Drucker. This is a prime example of how times have changed. Around 1918-1919 Sgt. Drucker painted an address label to his sister on the dome of the helmet.
by mwilburdesigns | Virtual Museum, Helmets
Fighting a war together forges the strongest bond among men. These twenty men of the 3 ? 3 th (unknown unit). There are three Sgts. and one Cpl. Among the twenty likely survivors of a larger unit that felt the need to autograph this helmet.