Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

Hey guys I'm working on preparing gear for WWII airsoft, and I was just wondering about those shapes painted on the American helmets during WWII. Does anyone have a idea of what they mean? I know they relate to unit/division but can anyone tell me which symbols correspond to which unit?

Posted

-The Spade (506th PIR)

-The Heart (502nd PIR)

-The Club (501st PIR)

-Orange Diamond (Rangers)

-Horizontal Line (Non-Commissioned Officers)

-Vertical Line (Commissioned Officers)

Posted (edited)
-The Spade (506th PIR)

-The Heart (502nd PIR)

-The Club (501st PIR)

-Orange Diamond (Rangers)

-Horizontal Line (Non-Commissioned Officers)

-Vertical Line (Commissioned Officers)

I was incorrect... here are the correct markings...

Spade - 506th PIR

Helmet_-_101st.jpg

Heart - 502nd PIR

helmets046_04.jpg

Club - 327th GIR

Helmet_M1_327GIR.jpg

Diamond - 501st PIR

501001Small-1.jpg

Diamond with Black Battalion Number - Rangers

helmettn.jpg

Vertical Line - Commissioned Officers

helmets060_03.jpg

Horizontal Line - Non-Commissioned Officers

helmet_11.jpg

I think the horizontal line means Training NCO

Why would there be a training NCO in the middle of battle? The horizontal line is, for sure.. the marking of an NCO.

----------------------------------------------------

This may also be helpful to identifty the positions within the division. Notice the different markings around the spade:

229_Stencil_Tics_506th_PIR.jpg

Edited by Cramer 1st MRB

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Recent Posts

    • 2nd Platoon Weekly Attendance   Week of 02MAR2025   P = Present | E = Excused | A = Absent   Platoon Staff WO. A. Pitteway - Excused MSgt. J. Candy - Present TSgt. A Yoder - Present   1st Squad Squad leader:  TSgt. R. Fielding- Excused Cpl. B. Grande - Present Cpl. M. Noel - Present Pfc. R. Smith - Present Pfc. C. Keebler - Present Pfc. D. Moffat - Excused     2nd Squad Squad leader:  Sgt. S. Holquist - Present Cpl. T. Scary - Present Pfc. C. Marsh - Present Pfc. M. Oake - Excused Pfc. W. Swift - - Present Pvt. R. Zera - Absent II   Helpers:  Pfc. J. Arsenault   *Cannon, Clement, Whistle moved to reserves
    • Welcome to the 1st Marine Raider Battalion! Now that you have been accepted don't forget to: 1. Check in at the Recruit Depot 2. Read the Marine Raider Handbook (you are expected to know everything in it) 3. Change your steam friends Avatar 4. Download, install and log into Discord NOTE: Please be aware that you will not have access to the above links until an officer has given you full access to the forum. Access to the forum should be given to you within the next day.
    • MARINE CORPS ENLISTMENT OFFICE Camp Pendleton, CA   RECRUITMENT LETTER     Hello Derek Jeter, Thank you for taking interest in joining the 1st Marine Raider Battalion.   During your trial period the following will occur: Once accepted as a Recruit, you will remain as a Recruit for 2 weeks from the day of your acceptance until the next BCT Class is offered. During your time as a recruit, it is highly encouraged to play within the Public Server and join Discord with our other members. Upon acceptance, you will be contacted by one of our DIs when the next available BCT is scheduled via the appropriate Discord channel.   We have a BCT class every two weeks. Please keep an eye out for when the next one is made available once you've completed your time requirements!   Upon stating that you understand all the information here, an admin will change your forum name and login to be :   Jeter 1st MRB   Take the time now to change your Steam and in-game name to:   Rec. D. Jeter [1st MRB]     Please make sure to verify your forum account by checking your email. Also, please respond below with a reply showing that you have read and understand these rules. You cannot be fully accepted until you do so. We have a limit on the time to reply, if you do not do so within 48 hours, your application will be denied. Once you reply, you will be approved for your trial period unless otherwise posted.  
    • crispy_coom_sock's application for Enlistment Form Questions Name you wish to use and Age: (Our unit uses realistic names, this does not have to be your real name) Derek Jeter 28 Platform Type Steam Steam ID (Use 17 Digit SteamID 64 / PC Game Pass Account Username): 76561197960563438 Do you have a microphone? Yes Which game title are you applying for? Hell Let Loose If you've selected Hell Let Loose, do you understand that this game is currently not cross platform capable and only PC players currently may apply? ( Steam or PC Game Pass) Yes Why do you wish to join the 1st Marine Raiders? played with a group of cool, like minded guys. had a great time. enjoyed effective communication and banter Did any of our current members play a part in you enlisting? If so, who? If none, how did you learn about us: yes, Cpl. J. Lindsey - gunny c. smith - a guy named lodi This unit offers more than just a place to play games with each other, do you have any online skills you think would be useful? proficiancy in all microsoft applications Do you have any Leadership experience that you think will be helpful? yes, 4 years in the Marine Corps Infantry. team leader, squad leader and grenadier Have you ever been in a realism unit before, and if so, which unit was it? yes, 8FE for squad gameplay By posting this Enlistment form, I acknowledge the instructions completely, declare that I am 16 years old or older, and agree that I have and will follow server and unit rules maturely and respectfully or face immediate rejection. Yes Application stats UserId: 589201559766827032 Username: crispy_coom_sock User: @DaddysMilk0311 Duration: 394 seconds Joined guild at: 2 days ago
×
×
  • Create New...