Chris Boonzaier Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Here is one with a front seem, and a group photo where they have sewn on cloth squares to cover the numberssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Chris, Some units just pulled off the numbers when the orders came out to remove them, others just covered them up, perhaps thinking that the war would be short and they could just take the patch off. Anyway, it was not all that uncommon to see. Colonel J's site has had some photo examples posted for quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hi, may not be super rare, but I must admit, I have seen thousands of pics over the years, I have seen very few with the covered up numbers. It would be interesting to see if it is possible to narrow it down to a few regiments? I guess it would not have been on the guys own initiative but rather orders for the unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have some with the front back side seams, found in Germany 20yrs ago. Personally I think they are pre war upon mobilisation. I've given a couple away to other collectors. They were filthy and had shrunk I washed one in borax with hot water, I think they are 'sewing groups' item quickies. Whatever call me crazy but I like the material and stitching for me they are W1 not found in reference books. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 These dudes must have drawn on the covers MW312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Well, "MW" wasn't part of the official insignia for helmet covers. Many covers were marked with paint and other materials. That's a cool photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerookery Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Very cool photo! http://www.pickelhauben.net/articles/Uberzug.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Good article Joe. Thanks or sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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