WWI USMC Marine Helmet ID’d 2nd Reg, 5th BN, 2/5
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:333254 |
WWI USMC Marine Helmet ID’d 2nd Reg, 5th BN, 2/5. Condition is Used. British Brodie with "5th Regt/ 2nd Batln" Indian on front with EGA device above, fully ID'd. In the headband on the Indian is "FOB", which stands for "Private Frank O'Berry", SN 5616854(Army), who enlisted Aug 2, 1918 in 47th Co./5th marines, joined 43rd Co, 5th Regt, 2nd Batln of Marines on Nov 1, 1918. He participated in the March to the Rhine on Nov 19th to 30th, 1918. has liner (FAIR-GOOD), no chin strap. Helmet... shows good honest use after it was painted. It was a way of identifying your helmet without being obvious (only the emblem was allowed on helmets when worn). I did have some research on this marine but at the time of this listing I have not been able to find it. I know it’s somewhere in my records so once I find it I will include it with the helmet.Please email me with any questions that you may have. Thank you very much, and good luck bidding! Please note: By bidding you agree that you will pay for the item in full within three (3) days of the auction closing via paypal. Please ONLY bid if you intend to fulfill your commitment, and pay for your purchase. Thank you.
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International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. International buyers will have to contact seller for actual shipping and handling cost.
Please understand that I do not make a living on eBay. I will do my best to get your item in the mail within five days from the end of the auction. I will ship through ebay and you should receive an email that the item has been sent. International rates are quoted using the USPS online calculator. Unless otherwise noted I try to ship your item by the least expensive option.
Returns are accepted. However, this does NOT include Buyer’s Remorse or anything along those lines.
