tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post2125034601607655896..comments2024-03-26T20:17:26.619-07:00Comments on Mannie Gentile: Combat Helmets of the 20th Century: Dutch Treat: Netherlands M34 steel helmetMannie Gentilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06225923971073419275noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-84069579827307086452019-11-20T16:19:52.749-08:002019-11-20T16:19:52.749-08:00Thank you !
That was what I thought.
My apol...Thank you ! <br /> <br />That was what I thought. <br /> <br />My apologies for asking my question in the wrong section. <br /> <br />I am still learning how to navigate this site. GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855914001670263020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-24871656521983687302019-11-20T14:50:42.306-08:002019-11-20T14:50:42.306-08:00Thank you very much !
That is what I was think...Thank you very much ! <br /> <br />That is what I was thinking.GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855914001670263020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-787410149132512242019-10-31T03:34:55.419-07:002019-10-31T03:34:55.419-07:00It is only now that I read your request, sorry for...It is only now that I read your request, sorry for that but Gmail puts your comment under the "social" section tab which I honestly hardly read.... There where NO Orange Lion Badges used in the War to my Knowledge. It might be an after war alteration by a person who was overly happy to enjoy regained freedom after occupation, but that is a wild guess and a fairly long-shot in my opinion...I rather go along with the 'rust theory'... The Lion Badges were eather the original copper colour or painted black as that was the original 'mobilisation order' in 1939 when reserves and troops were mobilized to man their areas and strictly patrol the borders (not only with Germany, but also with Belgium...to prove our willingness to remain 'neutral' as we managed to stay in the 1st World War) I hope to have provided you with ample info on the subject, but you can always get in touch for more info. Cheers, Peter van Hulsen - The NetherlandsPeter van Hulsennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-72724194338170074992019-08-14T14:43:55.114-07:002019-08-14T14:43:55.114-07:00Thanks to all for wonderful information.
I have...Thanks to all for wonderful information. <br /> <br />I have, what I'm pretty sure is an unaltered M34. <br /> <br />My question is about the Royal Netherlands Lion Insignia. <br /> <br />I've noticed some were colored orange, while other such devices appear to be the original metal color. <br /> <br />Can anyone explain this ? <br /> <br />There are traces of orange on my Lion badge, but I can't tell if it is original paint, or bits of almost 80 years of rust. <br /> <br />Personally I'm thinking bits of rust. <br /> <br />I'm unable to post images, but will gladly provide photos via email. <br /> <br />Thanks for any help.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855914001670263020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-69585942240603606022016-01-19T13:22:54.813-08:002016-01-19T13:22:54.813-08:00Hi Mannie,
Nice site you got here! I like it a lo...Hi Mannie,<br /><br />Nice site you got here! I like it a lot!<br /><br />I also collect helmets and ww2 stuff. <br />I have got an original Dutch wartime helmet, with the lion emblem taken off. <br />The soldiers often did this themselves. Otherwise it is in untouched condition.<br />Original liner and math green paint.<br />I got two of those so one is up for sale. Let me know if your interested. info@wo2verzameling.nl<br /> <br />Kind regards,<br /><br />Onno.<br />http://wo2verzameling.nlOnnohttp://wo2verzameling.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-55576174085109165042015-10-27T05:43:40.827-07:002015-10-27T05:43:40.827-07:00Hi Mnnie,
Sorry for my late response but there ar...Hi Mnnie,<br /><br />Sorry for my late response but there are no more Civil Defence Units in the netherlands. The last Units where deactivated in the late 80tees of the last century. The last helmet worn by these Units was a copy of the Mark1 British Brodie Helmet.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Peter Peter van Hulsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421663540063506245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-79313450785859049102015-09-22T05:04:37.533-07:002015-09-22T05:04:37.533-07:00Thanks Peter,
Yes, another friend from the Nether...Thanks Peter,<br /><br />Yes, another friend from the Netherlands identified this as a CD helmet by the red liner and the markings. Thanks for your insight, I'l (3eventually) update this post to reflect this. Do you know if Dutch Civil Defence still uses this helmet?<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />MannieMannie Gentilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225923971073419275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056210507389709335.post-6570154952151091472015-09-21T14:46:33.088-07:002015-09-21T14:46:33.088-07:00Hi Mannie, It's Peter (From the Netherlands ;-...Hi Mannie, It's Peter (From the Netherlands ;-))<br /><br />I'm very sorry to have to inform you that this Dutch helmet does not have the original inside anymore (wich is indicated by the red leather) These helmets were re-issued after the war for use in the various Civil Defense units. These units where devided in city areas (blok in Dutch)and also shows on your helmet. The helmet shell and the Lion are originally from the 1930's. Hope to have given you more insights in your own collection. I hoep al is well with you and I am glad to see you are more active on this blog in 2015. Greetings from across the big pond ;-)<br /><br />Peter van Hulsen<br />ps: for further information you can always contact me by e-mail or via Linked-In Peter van Hulsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421663540063506245noreply@blogger.com