Garage Sale Find! Slightly OT

[imarangemaster]

Went garage saling with my wife and came across a real treasure. It is a US Army WWII pith helmet. "international Hat Co." "NXsx 67481(?)" "June 28,1944". It is about 98% (scuff on top of helmet), has all rigging and chin strap, all 100%. It is khaki with medium green interior. I have pictures from my dad of guys on Iwo Jima wearing these. Best part was price: $1 !!!!! Photos to follow.

The pictures really do not do it justice!

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[frankderrico]

RM, I would say a great buy for a doller. I can't tell from the pics, is it a helmet or a hat? Either way it should go in the shadow box, or close by.....Frank

[imarangemaster]

It is made of thin pressboard type fiber, thin but rigid. Thanks, best dollar I ever spent!

[phil441]

If you can find one, even a good repro, they're great for working outside in the hot summer. The only ones I've been able to find the last few years are cheaply built and too thin. A good one isolates your head from the sun really well.

[imarangemaster]

The suspension on this is leather and aluminum, and looks like it really allows circulation. It looks quite effective.

[Mikey51]

Iwo 1945. A 46th Fighter Squadron P.51 landing, 2 more in the circuit, SUNHAT AND CARBINE, and a B.29 circling. Mike.

[imarangemaster]

Thanks, It is even at Motayama Airfield on Iwo Jima where my dad was!