M 1918 cut out helmet ?

[helmet2id]

Ludwig Baer wrote that interwar commercial M18 ear cut outs were produced, and I think you are right that he said they were in a size 66. I think he had a picture of one in the 3 volume German language treatise, I just can't my copy of it at the moment. I have never seen a real one of those in over 50 years of collecting, but the one in the picture in Baer's book certainly looked good. If I recall correctly, it also had the head of a chin strap rivet on the exterior, at or near the break between the apron and the dome, not unlike the later so called Himmler style helmets. If I can find the book I will post the picture on this thread later today. Regarding WWI vintage ear cut outs, ALL were ET 64's, with stepped lugs. Jim G.

[helmet2id]

ha ! Thanks for breaking it gently to me !

Sorry, I sometimes can be a bit blunt. I am getting grouchy in my old age, or so my wife and kids say. Jim G.

[RAD]

that is both interesting and helpful Jim , thank you .

[RAD]

Yes , in that it was purchased in 1984 !

[RAD]

Jim , I was only kidding ! You are the epitome of diplomacy compared to some replies I have seen on this forum !

[RAD]

Yes , in that it was purchased in 1984 !

this was intended as a reply to Larboard

[Brett]

These out of proportion horrors are also being made in India.

Regards
Brett

[RAD]

These out of proportion horrors are also being made in India.

Regards
Brett

It what sense are they out of proportion ?

[Brett]

In this sense:
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/imper...-helmet-24100/

Compare yours to a real one.

Regards
Brett

[Dave Fox]

M.18 ear cut-out badly painted over and with a biker-headband. $100 at a local gun shop in January. Took a chance. It's real! Restored by Alexander & Sons.