This is yet another recent eBay find. It is a very nice M42 DD Combat Polizie Helmet with beautiful decals. The decals are in perfect shape with very little damage. This is an EF Helmet but I can’t tell the shell size, but the liner is size 57 so I assume a 64. The Lot Number stamp is weird as well but am pretty sure it is 585. The Liner has a dark stain in the front which I assume is a water stain. The liner is very soft and pliable and is in great shape as well. Unfortunately there is slight surface rust on the top near the rear and the rear rivet but it is very minor.

This helmet was a bring back from a Vet named Robert Moore from VA but there are so many by that name in the database it is hard to pinpoint.

Thank you in advance and as always all comments and concerns are very greatly appreciated!

This helmet, after the thread, will be going to the e-stand so if you are interested please keep and eye out.

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I recently added a small group of German WW2 era photos to my album, and one photo in particular seems to stand out from the rest. The photo shows three men lined up in front of a small crowd wearing some unusual type of clothing. One of the three men is leading a lamb. Any thoughts as to whats going on in this photo?

Best regards- Jarret

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Hi founds this photo looks like 3 SA guys training Wehrmacht. Could it be fire training?

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Hey guys,

Here’s an interesting find I picked up.

An M1917 Kelly Helmet: From the Fall Of The Philippines: 20th Air Base Group.

Was not too interested in this helmet because of condition. But, it was only $35. So of course it followed me home. It’s an original British WW1 shell marked “FS”. Interesting that it has remnants of a leather chinstrap.

I noticed the liner is marked “20th Air Base group” quick google searched I turned up this:

“The 20th Air Base Group is a disbanded unit of the United States Air Force. It was part of the Far East Air Force, during World War II. The group was based at Nichols Field, in the Philippines. It surrendered to the Japanese in the spring of 1942.”

Interesting piece of US history, definitely from a darker time. This items just screams history to me!

Well enjoy!
-Danny

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New acquisition.Does it appear original ?
Thanks for looking.

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