Mannie Gentile: Combat Helmets of the 20th Century

Meant primarially for beginners and experienced novices (like myself) this blog is an informal, sometimes satiric, exploration of the steel combat helmet and its role in identifying, inspiring, and protecting the G.I.s of various nations over the past 100 years. This is the book I thought I'd like to write but with a longer shelf-life, no editors, publishers, or art directors; just me and you. copyright 2024, Mannie Gentile

Monday, September 21, 2009

From Before the time of Modern Helmets

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Here's a video I put together of a remarkable event that I attended one week ago. It's a short reminder of service, sacrifice, and ...
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Saturday, September 12, 2009

German M.1916 "high visor"

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Never pass up a dumpster. Here's the sort of story we all hope to be involved in personally. First, the helmet. New to my collection is...
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Friday, July 31, 2009

M1917-A1 Every dog has its day

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Sometimes even a stop-gap like the M1917-A1 can have its day in the sun. The penny-pinching War Department, whilst searching for a suit...
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Thursday, July 30, 2009

The new helmet gallery

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A formerly underutilized room has been, over the past four days, transformed into... my American helmet gallery. Helmets fro...
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Everybody seems to like me, even assholes that I have nothing in common with...I think that's because I'm such a good listener, and I have a keen sense of humor. So read this as if we were already friends, because we probably would be if you found your way here. Other stuff from me here: http://combathelmets.blogspot.com http://toysoldiersforever.blogspot.com
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