Julian

Great pictures, guys.

Looking to get into EKII's sometime soon and you guys are creating a very nice reference..

J

Thanks!

Here's another that just arrived today..

Nothing much to say about it other than it is inscribed "Philippines 1945".

Sorry for the pics.. This one was difficult for some reason.

J

VERY neat.. They did a nice job repairing it...

What an excellent idea. Can't get enough of the "then and nows"...

J

Is it safe to assume we're ruling out the entrance to Cinderella's castle in Disney World?

Wow, do they come much nicer??

Definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing it.

J

Great lids guys!

Richard, does the M35 have the first pattern birdie?

Love to see more of that one if you get the chance.

J

Hey Jon, nice lid there... What make is it? I'm quessing a Q...

Any chance of a liner shot??

Looks good. Just how I like them.. With that "used" look...

J

Very interesting helmet, Joey. I love the M-34s! This one is a talker. Hold on to it!

J

Side shot

Continued...

Here's one that just came in the mail today...

This ring was made (most likely by a soldier) during his stay in Oran, North Africa in 1943, as part of Operation Torch.

This one, as my Grandfather's has a nice weight to it and is a large size, although, not in mint condition, still very cool.

Here's another of my favorite family bring home items...

Early-mid, 1st model Luft officer dagger.

Not the greatest condition because it was hanging around the basement since the war and wasn't really cared for..

It bears no maker's mark.

Great find, Adam... The photos in the pocket are the coolest part...

J

Nice displays Jon. Family items are the best...

Love the lid...

J

That's a great reference site... but some of the painted helmets are questionable in my opinion...

Adam

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You know... After really having a look, I agree with Adam...

Some of the examples seem to set off the red flag alert, but regardless, still a good site to learn about the helmet and its construction...

J

I see some of my friends already have their M1's posted on this awesome website about one of my favorite collectibles - THE M1 HELMET!!...

http://www.m-1helmet.com/

This is the best reference so far that I've seen online...

J

This one belonged to my grandfather. It was also used as his wedding ring when he married my Grandmother in Lyon whom he'd met and fell in love with there during the war.

J

Reverse

Here's a nice Air Corps bracelet I picked up last week.. Named to "C. Blair"

Very small size..

I'd like to add that there is not really a standard for these rings.. I've seen them in all different styles which don't seem to be setermined by location.. I've seen a few "Algiers 1944" rings in at least 3 different styles.. similar to this, round and even a thinner, more traditional wedding ring style.

I'll try to put a few other examples together as my interest in them has recently been sparked...

J

Anything from the tomb of Alexander the Great when they discover it?? haha..

Actually, I think the best thing I could think of for myself is an M1 lid and a photo of the soldier wearing it during the war... That would make my day... Of course, I'd have to have it handed to me by eith er him or his family haha.. These Ebay stories can only go so far...

J

Here is one of my favorite family items. Algiers, 1944.

Here are the guts.

Liner is Firestone.

Here's my LT lid... Adam, you will recognize it.

Julian