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*The band was designed to hold a cloth camouflage cover to the helmet as well as foliage, in order to blend the helmet shape and color into the surrounding vegetation. In Vietnam, this band more commonly held cigarettes (as the Soldier does here), insect repellent, or an extra rifle clip, as shown in the movie [[Wikipedia:Full Metal Jacket|Full Metal Jacket]]. | *The band was designed to hold a cloth camouflage cover to the helmet as well as foliage, in order to blend the helmet shape and color into the surrounding vegetation. In Vietnam, this band more commonly held cigarettes (as the Soldier does here), insect repellent, or an extra rifle clip, as shown in the movie [[Wikipedia:Full Metal Jacket|Full Metal Jacket]]. | ||
*In the Second World War, the Soldiers of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the American 101st Airborne Division (the "Screaming Eagles" whom the Soldier refers to) were marked with the spades symbol, painted on the sides of their helmets. It was used to represent good luck due to its fortunate connotations in card playing. | *In the Second World War, the Soldiers of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the American 101st Airborne Division (the "Screaming Eagles" whom the Soldier refers to) were marked with the spades symbol, painted on the sides of their helmets. It was used to represent good luck due to its fortunate connotations in card playing. | ||
− | + | *This hat is rarely sought after in trading, due to its similarity to the stock soldier herlmet. | |
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Revision as of 09:26, 19 February 2011
“ | Time to inform your next of kin!
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— The Soldier
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The Soldier's Stash is a headwear item for the Soldier. This hat appears as the Soldier's regular Vietnam-era "M-1" steel helmet, but with the addition of a black band holding a pack of cigarettes - the eponymous stash - as well as an ace of spades playing card.
The hat description was written by Man Of Faith ™ for the Hat Describing Contest.
Painted variants
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Update history
- This hat was made paintable.
- The Soldier's Stash's painting texture was improved.
Trivia
- The band was designed to hold a cloth camouflage cover to the helmet as well as foliage, in order to blend the helmet shape and color into the surrounding vegetation. In Vietnam, this band more commonly held cigarettes (as the Soldier does here), insect repellent, or an extra rifle clip, as shown in the movie Full Metal Jacket.
- In the Second World War, the Soldiers of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the American 101st Airborne Division (the "Screaming Eagles" whom the Soldier refers to) were marked with the spades symbol, painted on the sides of their helmets. It was used to represent good luck due to its fortunate connotations in card playing.
- This hat is rarely sought after in trading, due to its similarity to the stock soldier herlmet.
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