April 5, 2024
39th Infantry Regiment AAAO helmet (9th ID)
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This is a great front seam fixed bale helmet with a unit ID of AAAO. This helmet is in overall good condition, with some minor to moderate pitting. The band around the helmet was removed as it does not belong to the helmet and is not WWII. Liner is included and is a good WWII helmet liner with an original sweatband. The helmet chinstraps are worn and a bit tattered but are still there and add a great amount of character to this battle veteran! Take a look at the pictures and email me with any questions. DO not pass up on a helmet with such historic significance! Also note there is some rust damage to left side of the helmet. See updated photo. Below is a brief history of the 39th During World War II the regiment fought as part of the 9th Infantry Division . The Fighting Falcons of the 39th became the first unit of United States combat troops to set foot on foreign soil when they stormed the beaches of Algiers in November 1942. During fighting in Sicily, Italy, the regiment came under the command of the legendary Colonel Harry A. "Paddy" Flint who gave the regiment its triple A- Bar Nothing slogan …Anything, Anywhere, Anytime - Bar Nothing. The regiment took great pride in the AAA-O slogan, displaying it on their helmets and vehicles, even in combat. When questioned about the soundness of the practice, Colonel Flint confidently declared,
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