scottmarchand Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Hi everyone, In celebration of sorting out a photobucket account I thought I'd post a few images of a few of my more interesting painted helmets. The first is an RAMC 47th Div ( I think) the fascinating thing about this one are the, what I presume to be initials of the owner, in crossed bones under the rear brim. I have not been able to decipher themt o my satisfaction, which way is up? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianB Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Looks like WU or UW - unlikely to be a lower case n with upper case M. He was an officer anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 I can't say (from the other thread) what the initials are, but thank you for posting these pictures, and please do show us more. It's always good to see particularly nice items from other people's collections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACRAE Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 That is a very nice helmet. I have a liverpool pals one not as good as yours but nice . Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Looks a lovely piece. I do like RAMC stuff. Am looking for a RAMC helmet myself as I have a tunic to go. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Nice helmet. I assume thats the saw dust none reflective finish? I have a Lincolnshire Regiment one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Nice helmet. I assume thats the saw dust none reflective finish? I have a Lincolnshire Regiment one myself. Hiya. Consensus seems to be that they used cork dust. Anyone verify that for me? Ta,Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Consensus seems to be that they used cork dust. Howard Williamson says sawdust in a bowl and also the consensus of the BBC, "The Great War" programme. Thats what the experts say but I think this one looks more like sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmarchand Posted 27 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Hi Thanks, the server was funky last night so I'll post more later, apprently I double posted, here is the link to the thread with the underbrim initials: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...howtopic=115844 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtjager Posted 27 January , 2009 Share Posted 27 January , 2009 Perhaps a stupid question, but how is the cap badge attached to the helmet? Fantastic looking piece, looks like you've quite a nice collection and thanks for the photos of your helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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