Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
The 87th Division was made up of National Guard troops from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
It was activated at Camp Pike, AR and didn't make it overseas until near the end of the war. It never fought as a Division.
The insignia on this WW1 helmet was applied by scraping away the pebble finish in a circle leaving the inner pebble finish acorn and then painting the scraped area blackish green to highlite.
The insignia dates from WW1 era.
The helmet is complete with chin strap (broken) and liner.
I have many WW1 Division helmets-- most with a traditional painted insignia.
Scott
Thanks filmnet.
Thanks Chris.
Really cool helmet Scott!
Thanks for looking Signaholic. If you like this one, here is an elaborate trench art helmet that may be of interest:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/17175-trench-art-painted-iraqi-fedayeen-helmet?in=user
Scott
Thanks Stepback and Kerry.
I have a 3rd div, 5th div, 28th div, 33rd div, 77th div and 89th Division painted helmets helmets from WWI. I also have one with a white "B" inside of a red box .....unknown division, came with an 80th division uniform grouping. Possibly "B" company??
It sounds like you have a good collection of WW1 helmets-- post some when you get a chance. I'd like to see the "B" one and someone here may be able to ID.
Scott
Thanks tlmbaran and bellin.
Scott
Hi Scott great collection! I have a possible Paratrooper HELMET that Is an UNSOLVED MYSTERY and was emailed that you could help. http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/40702-vintage-helmet-late-30s-early-40s-rid?in=1199-unsolved-mysteries. The link above should work or you can see it in my show and tell. its the only item. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for looking p....
scott