help with brit mp helmet

[panzer2]

as close as i can get

[panzer2]

the paint is lead based

[Adrian Stevenson]

Lead based paint is a good sign of age. But my concerns would be how the red is over painted over the wear.

A questionable peice within a collection will always "bug" you. Been there and done that I would return it if I were you and send the money on something unquestionable.

Cheers, Ade.