ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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mauser98
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ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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Gentlemen,
I notice in many original photos Italian soldiers utilizing cord or string on their helmets that is passed through the air vents. Was there a specific pattern or method of attaching the cord?
Also it appears that some units, like XMAS, painted their helmets in a camo pattern that appeared to be similar to the "Normandy" pattern used by the Germans. Were there specific colors? :?:
Thanks for the help,
Jim
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Re: ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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No there is no method. Just try.

For the camo colors you can use the Germans. Tamyia Darkyellow or brown are ok.
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Re: ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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Thanks, just wanted to make sure if there was a particular method or color range.
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Re: ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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Typical italian camo helmet:
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CDB taking it way too serious!
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Re: ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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Some period photos, "normandy-style" camo;

Btg. "IX" Settembre
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Decima MAS
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Mantova Black Brigade "Marchello Turchetti"
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Nice photos of camo helmets Berg! Looks like 2 and 3 color camo. I just did an XMAS camo helmet. Dark grey-green base with ordnance tan spray. If I can figure how to post photos I'll put a few up. :lol:
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Volontari Di Francia, Decima MAS;
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Re: ITALIAN HELMET CAMO

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What about the cord that is seen on some Italian helemts for foliage? Was there a method of tying it on?

Jim
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