![Re-watching Band of Brothers for the 100th time and I keep seeing soldiers with this strapped to their helmet. What is it? : r/whatisthisthing Re-watching Band of Brothers for the 100th time and I keep seeing soldiers with this strapped to their helmet. What is it? : r/whatisthisthing](https://preview.redd.it/aa1g31vwj8h21.png?auto=webp&s=0c9d0ff87e3c1395381d849afce84633ec75cad1)
Re-watching Band of Brothers for the 100th time and I keep seeing soldiers with this strapped to their helmet. What is it? : r/whatisthisthing
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Great post explaining the origins of the face card symbols and helmet identifications going back to World War II. Dr. O'Brien, Director of the Don F. Pratt Museum-101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
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This is the Reason Screaming Eagles Wear Cards on Their Helmets - Warrior Maven: Center for Military Modernization
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