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, May 25, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Radioman Helmet 1974

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If helmets could talk... would we even believe what they had to say? Here is my U.S.Navy M1 helmet with radioman insignia. It was brought h...
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Saturday, April 4, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Assault Boat Coxswain Helmet

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Away all Boats! As a kid I became enamored with the idea of being an assault boat coxswain. this was after reading the book, and seeing the...
Sunday, March 22, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Drill Team helmet

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Bluejackets on Parade The commander of the Recruit Training Command, San Diego taking the salute from a member of the drill team,...
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Sunday, March 1, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Shore Party Helmet

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When I first acquired this lid back in 1978, I was unaware of the significance of its distinctive markings, rather, as a recent Navy veteran...
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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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