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    USMC HELMET COVER QUESTION


    sftrooper86

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    Greetings Gentlemen,

    Does anyone know when the USMC started stenciling the EGA on their helmet covers? Was this done in WW2 or later. Attached is a photo of my Father's issued USMC helmet cover. He served 1957-60.

    Thank you for any info & Semper Fi!

    Vince

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    Hi Vince, according to Jim Moran's book on USMC uniforms and equipment the EGA on the helmet cover was unauthorised during WW2. However this didn't stop some Marines painting a EGA on their helmet covers. Hope this helps.

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