helmets past and present

**James C** · 09-21-2014, 05:30 PM

swedish m21/18 and post war m26, they share a similar profile,but i know which one i prefer

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 09-21-2014 05:30 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**James C** · 09-21-2014, 05:35 PM

spanish m26 casco con ala and modeloz or m42 ,often converted to TR, a shame really as there a nice helmet in there own right ,probably half the weight of a german m35 too

**Opex** · 09-24-2014, 06:17 PM

What a great idea for demonstrating the evolution of these specific nations Helmets. I like the concept of the time frame for your examples, which clearly shows the way that combat helmets have evolved through the 20th century up to today's composite models.

Congrats on another genius display method mate, as ever your creative thinking and displays are food for the eye

**reneblacky** · 09-28-2014, 03:18 AM

Great thread James Mate

**James C** · 09-28-2014, 01:47 PM

many thanks René

but not a patch on your superb headgear collection ,thank you also gary for the nice compliments ,i know how much you appreciate headgear too so your comments mean alot

**James C** · 12-31-2014, 04:34 PM

just to add two more lids ,this time irish m27 and m85

**ruddersrangers44** · 12-31-2014, 06:21 PM

You went and got a Vickers Helmet?these things are quite rare these days,well done mate,looks good...........

**James C** · 12-31-2014, 06:30 PM

by ruddersrangers44

You went and got a Vickers Helmet?these things are quite rare these days,well done mate,looks good...........

thanks jake ,so it would seem on there rarity ,this one is pretty battered up and kind of rocks backward and forward on the level unlike the german m16 that would sit still

thanks for looking mate

**ruddersrangers44** · 12-31-2014, 06:47 PM

You know I like all things white washed/camo etc,like what was stated on your Vickers thread,leave the paint alone,it just gives it a much more pleasing look to the eye,I wouldn't mind having one thats to be sure(excuse the pun)............

**bigmacglenn** · 12-31-2014, 07:25 PM

Excellent Thread, that Spanish M26 with the exaggerated rear skirt is an interesting design...and I like that Swiss M71 as well...I recently came across a Vickers for around 350 Euros, which I felt to be about right...
I hope that 2015 will see you adding more such treasures to your collection, and appreciate the photos!
cheers, Glenn