Helmet badges

[PhilB]

There has been discussion recently about the value of darkening brass badges to make them less visible to snipers. Nobody has mentioned the painted badges on the sides (fronts?) of steel helmets. (I`m sure bk can supply examples!). Surely these would have presented a good aiming point as one walked along a trench? Nobody seems to have suggested darkening them! Phil B

[harribobs]

i was under the impression that helmets were first sand finished and later covered in hessian to make them less obvious targets

i'm sure someone will correct me!

[PhilB]

Here`s a shot from the RWF in trenches at Festubert. Phil B

[bkristof]

i think the paint wasnt so reflective, so less dangerous + mostly at the sides of the helmet...