Helmet cover markings

[klr]

Hello Any idea what the unit marking on this cover are. Thanks Kirby

[jerryrehr]

Pioneer Btl 18.
Nice cover.

Jerry

[1corps]

I like it too and nicely marked Mike.

[ww1czechlegion]

Yes, a nice original cover indeed!

Alan Schaefer

[klr]

Hello Thanks for the help with the markings. First one of these i've had. One clip is missing and one small tear but for being 98 years old it's nice. kirby

[Andy C.]

Very nice, i like it!!

[Chip M]

Andy,

You only showed the back side. Can you tell if the number 18 was ever on the front? Since it is dated 1912 and is somewhat faded, one would expect that it would have had a number and that, because of the fading, it would be evident.
Just curious.

Thanks,
Chip

[klr]

Here is the front. I don't see any marking maybe the small tear is from something being removed. Kirby

[Chip M]

Thanks for the try, but that is the same side that you showed at the beginning. With that slit, I am assuming that it is for the back of the helmet. I am wanting to see the front please.

Chip

[klr]

Here is the front. I can see a set of numbers. I was thinking larger sewn on numbers. Kirby

[Chip M]

Thanks for the additional photo. Evidently, the cover never had unit numbers sewn on it.

Chip