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Hello Folks -
Been a while since I've picked up a new (old) helmet, but this one was in the antique store around the corner. I know very little about the Italian WW2 helmets, so any info one can provide will be appreciated!
Attached are three photos. Apologies for the color, it seems off. May have been the light. The helmet looks to be untouched, appears to have a darker flat green over a lighter more glossy green.
Seems to have two stenciled insignis. More obvious is the flaming bomb over the crossed cannons. A close look will show a smaller set of crossed cannons under that ine. I imagine they are an artillery unit, but look forward to other's expertise in id'ing the meaning. There is a number inside the 'bomb' may be 51??
Next, and not till I got it home, did I see the writing on the back side. It say in ink, "TAKEN FROM SICILY ON / JULY ?? 1943." Unfortunately I can't make out the day.
Finally is the interior. The strap has had period repairs where the strap has been reinforced with thread.
They were asking $65. Got it for $57.50. Have no idea if that is good, bad or ugly!!
Thought you Italian Fans might enjoy
, and again, will appreciate anything anyone may add about the insignias's meaning.
- Thanks and best regards! Mike
Been a while since I've picked up a new (old) helmet, but this one was in the antique store around the corner. I know very little about the Italian WW2 helmets, so any info one can provide will be appreciated!
Attached are three photos. Apologies for the color, it seems off. May have been the light. The helmet looks to be untouched, appears to have a darker flat green over a lighter more glossy green.
Seems to have two stenciled insignis. More obvious is the flaming bomb over the crossed cannons. A close look will show a smaller set of crossed cannons under that ine. I imagine they are an artillery unit, but look forward to other's expertise in id'ing the meaning. There is a number inside the 'bomb' may be 51??
Next, and not till I got it home, did I see the writing on the back side. It say in ink, "TAKEN FROM SICILY ON / JULY ?? 1943." Unfortunately I can't make out the day.
Finally is the interior. The strap has had period repairs where the strap has been reinforced with thread.
They were asking $65. Got it for $57.50. Have no idea if that is good, bad or ugly!!
Thought you Italian Fans might enjoy
, and again, will appreciate anything anyone may add about the insignias's meaning. - Thanks and best regards! Mike
