NLF helmet w/cover -

[Serge M.]

Hello Guys,
Just got this one from the Vets sons. First one I ever had with the liner like this being still 'puffy'. Missing one headliner retaining ring, the chip strap been cut. Liner seems complete.
Can someone say what years these were made and perhaps in what battles they were encountered. Can't seem to find many with the cover and the cloth anchor insignia. are these rather scarce?

Any help is appreciated.

-wagner-

[Der Texaner]

They are highly sought out. You have some decent money in your hand there.

Regards,
Joel

[Serge M.]

[Der Texaner]

Would love to see a photo of the interior.

[Serge M.]

[Serge M.]

[Serge M.]

[Serge M.]

[Der Texaner]

Depends on where you live, but it's at least a month's mortgage I would say to a lot of people. That is a truly nice find. You would find these in use during all of the major island battles.

Joel

[Serge M.]

[Jareth]

Insignia on helmet present? Just saw pic. Looks like insignia is missing & I think I see ghost of an upside down army star insignia?

[Der Texaner]

I was just thinking that myself. It would make a sizable difference in value. But the cover alone is highly sought. In fact its not there, you can see the outline in the last photo.

Joel

[Der Texaner]

Navy cover on an army helmet.

[NLF]

The top is all sewn odd. This is not standard method of construction. Not that I'm saying it's a fake just never seen one messed up till now.

[Serge M.]

Thanks for the info Warren.
I believe I was the first one since the war who removed the liner.
There is what seems to be a period repair on the covers helmet edge in one area and a un-repaired edge area here.

- wagner-