Talk about jumping in the deep end with your first helmet too, get your money back and get a really nice SD luft for that price.
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Talk about jumping in the deep end with your first helmet too, get your money back and get a really nice SD luft for that price.
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
You are very right, it is a lot of money, however the seller was an antique militaria dealer, and I got papers of authenticity with it and everything, the dealer must have thought it was original aswell. I would never pay that much over the internet, but I trusted the dealer. Yes this is the one it was done to, but actually by the dealer, below the liner band.
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Thanks for the opinion, however the Schalburg Corps always handpainted this symbol on to their helmets, so it should be like this.by Datrus
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Yep, I'm drowning on my first jump... Where could I get a helmet like that? I have been looking at germanmilitaria.com, do you have any experience with them? I'm trying my best to find respected dealers.
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Forget worthless 'papers of authenticity'. I would go back and try to
get a refund A.S.A.P. - it has been messed with ! As well, if it were
original, taking steel wool or sandpaper to any collectible - just
to find some markings - will further devalue it, IMO.
It's your money.........!
Last edited by Walkwolf; 02-18-2012 at 11:34 PM.
Regards,
Steve.
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
IMO you would be best buying from a collector first. Stick around here and other forums to soak up what you can, and have a look at what is for sale. Wehrmacht awards forum has a good e-stand for helmets, and a lot of other militaria. It is self policed by the community also, on the rare occasion a fake is posted they are spotted and removed fast. My favourite forums are here, Wehrmacht Awards and German Helmet Walhalla.
For example, great starter M42 Army, maybe still a little expensive Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums
Really nice Luftschutz Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Not sure why you are being directed away from THIS forum , please check out our classifieds where you will find some excellent original examples for sale !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Thanks, I will definately check it out!
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
I didn't even realise that was actually what I was doing! My apologies for a bit of a faux pas Paul. Indeed do check out here as well! As I said, this place is also one of the safest to make a first purchase. Good luck in your search
Re: Is this helmet shell rare? *FAKE* M40 Schalburg Corps SS Helmet
Thank you, much appriciated. I'm going to get my money back for this helmet, and spend them here instead! :-)
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