ww1czechlegion
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Hello,
Here's the 3rd helmet I acquired from the family of a WW1 soldier this fall.
Thanks to James for his insight and advice which helped me to acquire this helmet!
This one took a bit of work and patience, as the seller backed out on the deal for about a week's time, and fortunately I was able to eventually persuade them to sell the helmet.
The helmet has at least 3-sets of issue markings on the underside of the back visor:
There's an incised "T.B. 18". It appears there are some other incised markings in that area, but I can't make them out at this point of time.
There's an ink stamped "T.B. 18" on the viewer's far left underside of the visor.
And there's also what appears to be an ink stamped "T.B. 25" next to the back spine under lap area.
3-of the 4 special old wing nuts are present for the spike base. The other nut is a later flat brass nut.
Not sure why this helmet also has the metal support plate on the exterior of the helmet, like we see on many other helmets that come from families.
Best Wishes,
Alan
Here's the 3rd helmet I acquired from the family of a WW1 soldier this fall.
Thanks to James for his insight and advice which helped me to acquire this helmet!
This one took a bit of work and patience, as the seller backed out on the deal for about a week's time, and fortunately I was able to eventually persuade them to sell the helmet.
The helmet has at least 3-sets of issue markings on the underside of the back visor:
There's an incised "T.B. 18". It appears there are some other incised markings in that area, but I can't make them out at this point of time.
There's an ink stamped "T.B. 18" on the viewer's far left underside of the visor.
And there's also what appears to be an ink stamped "T.B. 25" next to the back spine under lap area.
3-of the 4 special old wing nuts are present for the spike base. The other nut is a later flat brass nut.
Not sure why this helmet also has the metal support plate on the exterior of the helmet, like we see on many other helmets that come from families.
Best Wishes,
Alan
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