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Welcome, armyuniform, to this blessed abode. I, too, am new here... and despite the Elven nature of my name, I am also a fan of military paraphernalia (albeit with a small and rather recent collection). My most prized, I'd say, is a US Army standard issue combat helmet, complete with camouflage cover and strap - the type issued before the advent of the kevlar helmet...

Here's some pics of what I've got:

1] The US Army helmet


2] Assorted US Armed Forces insignia and badges

[The SITH OverLORD]

naraputra said:

Welcome, armyuniform, to this blessed abode. I, too, am new here... and despite the Elven nature of my name, I am also a fan of military paraphernalia (albeit with a small and rather recent collection). My most prized, I'd say, is a US Army standard issue combat helmet, complete with camouflage cover and strap - the type issued before the advent of the kevlar helmet...

1] The US Army helmet

Impressive piece Earendil. Should I say this is a Vietnam War era US M1 Steel Helmet, based on what I can see from the pic you've posted?

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Thank you, milord! I'd say it's an M1, but of later make. The design may be the same as the Vietnam era, but it's not that old... I got this one online from a military surplus store. It's actually made from 2 layers, the outside one is steel, and the inner seems to be made from some kinda fibreglass material.

If I'm not mistaken, they've been using this model until only recently, and it's still deployed to reserve troops...

[The SITH OverLORD]

naraputra said:

Thank you, milord! I'd say it's an M1, but of later make. The design may be the same as the Vietnam era, but it's not that old... I got this one online from a military surplus store. It's actually made from 2 layers, the outside one is steel, and the inner seems to be made from some kinda fibreglass material.

If I'm not mistaken, they've been using this model until only recently, and it's still deployed to reserve troops...

Hi Earendil, thanks for your clarification. Yep from your description, it is confirmed that it is the US Army's beloved M1 Hadfield Steel Helmet that was first introduced in 1941 to replace the M1917 British pattern "Pie Plate" Helmet shown here :



FYI I'm a World War II and U.S. Army Uniform (WWI to Vietnam War era) Scholar & Historian of sorts when I'm off-STAR WARS.

Actually the US Army PHASED OUT the M1 Steel Helmet and replaced it with the Kevlar "Fritz" Helmet back with effect from 1985 onwards. I doubt that it is still used by the US National Guards or reserve troops as you call them.

[armyuniform]

Hi Earendil, nice helmet, from the picture it is a M1 helmet from the 70-80 judging by the cover.
I'm more into german stuff, be it WW2 till now but I also collect uniform from many countries. I used to have a M1 myself but i exchange it with another collector. Maybe one day we can meet and we can show both our collection

[armyuniform]

Also be very careful of admiting you have Malaysian army stuff because it can get you in trouble with the M.P's or Special Branch. The other are ok.

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Well then, my helmet must have been from the 80's... ;D Thankd for the info!

Sure, armyuniform, perhaps we can meet one day to show off what we have... and thanks for the warning... sometimes I forget...

p/s I've modified my previous post accordingly...

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armyuniform said:

I guess I'm a nebie becouse I still can't post a pic

You need to first upload your photo onto an image hosting site, like www.photobucket.com or www.imageshack.com

You need to register an account with one of those websites. Registration is free.

After uploading the image you then copy the URL provided under the image and paste that between the [/img] codes in your posting window here.[/b][/color]

[oberstabsfeldwebel]

A collector of US Army stuff eh?

I've got a neat WW2 Ike jacket n pants set dated 1946, rank of staff sgt. So its just after the war, but he's got a pacific campaign ribbon with battlestar. I'll get a picture of it up on here sometime, for a bit of bragging...

The uniform is part of my permanent collection, why do you ask?

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oberstabsfeldwebel said:

I've got a neat WW2 Ike jacket n pants set dated 1946, rank of staff sgt. So its just after the war, but he's got a pacific campaign ribbon with battlestar. I'll get a picture of it up on here sometime, for a bit of bragging...

So! somebody here owns the WWII ETO Olive Drab Wool Jacket. Now I know who to seek if I wish to own one. I do have the Silver Metal GENERAL's STARS that I could pin on each shoulder epaulette. ;D But don't start calling me General "Ike"!