Although the design and use of these logos
were not apparently official they did come into use during the late
phases of WW-II. It also appears that they were for, the most
part, hand-drawn. The usage may also have been sporadic as some
veterans state that they never saw any helmets done in this fashion. But
the logos were used as mastheads in the 508th's DEVILS DIGEST newspaper
published in Frankfurt.. (Photos courtesy of
Fabian Boons)
Red Ball logo was
used by the First Battalion
Lightning Streaks were the mark of the Second Battalion
This Third Battalion helmet with a "Winged
Foot" emblem was found recently in the Ardennes.
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