3 British Helmets

**BodhiEtheridge** · 02-28-2020, 02:17 AM

Hello all, It has been a while since I have posted as I’ve been tangled up in school and studying for the ASVAB which I took today. But once again I’m here for some help, I have been saving for a german helmet but these just came up and I can’t help but follow my roots. They are all around $200 a piece and although all of my savings will be gone I think I can live with it.

They all look good to me but I am far from an expert of British helmets especially camouflaged helmets. I thinks they will make a good addition but would like some opinions before blowing my savings. I apologize for the pictures of the linear if you need close ups of any marking I’ll see what I can do.

Helmet 1, Paint is good but there is some hefty dents.

Helmet 2, Overall condition is great nothing really wrong as far as I can tell.

Helmet 3, Paint is a little rough and some minor rusting but not too bad overall.

**SMP** · 02-28-2020, 09:20 AM

The top one ( camouflaged) is a very early MKI* and as such is rare and highly collectable

**BodhiEtheridge** · 02-28-2020, 09:07 PM

Thank for the information, I do think to two camouflaged helmets are the ones I will prioritize and you have made my decision easier.

Cheers,
Bodhi

**Satch67** · 02-28-2020, 10:09 PM

All three look like great helmets,

**BodhiEtheridge** · 03-01-2020, 06:29 AM

Hello, after some looking I think all of these helmets are dated 1938 or 1939, pre dating the Dunkirk evacuations. I have been told that British helmets and other equipment pre dating the Dunkirk evacuations are substantially harder to find as a large amount of equipment was lost. Am I correct in thinking this or is it one of the many things said just to raise prices?

Thank you for all the replies,
Bodhi

**MAP** · 03-01-2020, 06:38 AM

Can't help with the helmets but hope you do well on the ASVAB test. Any branch or specialty you are interested in?

**BodhiEtheridge** · 03-01-2020, 06:42 AM

No problem with the helmets, I am looking at going into the Maine Corps, specifically the MOS's 0351 or 0331.

**BodhiEtheridge** · 03-02-2020, 10:13 PM

Thanks for all the replies but they have sold without me knowing and despite me saying I would buy them. It’s unfortunate and is not the first time with these sellers, but I guess I’ll stay focused on that German helmet!

**SMP** · 03-02-2020, 10:22 PM

I am very sorry , but highlighting them so openly on different forums has probably backfired. For your information , the MK1* with black/green camouflage is very likely a BEF helmet worth 4 times the price they were asking. Note the MK1 chinstrap lugs and MK1 strap. Someone has bought a very rare helmet at a bargain price

**BodhiEtheridge** · 03-02-2020, 11:36 PM

I will bare it in mind not to highlight them so openly next time, could you tell me what was too revealing about to post to help me out? Although a good point I don’t think it was that I highlighted them too openly, they where for sale on Germanmilitaria.com and although sold that still haven’t been marked as sold. This has happened one too many times now and It’s a shame because they have some great items come up, but it’s hard to get ahold of any.

Anyway, It’s probably for the best as I am trying to focus on my main collection and not get distracted by other items (although it’s quite hard).

Cheers,
Bodhi