My new relic M42

**António Fragoeiro** · 05-09-2011, 03:44 PM

by Walkwolf

Mine, like yours, and all these M42's are in similar condition - some with partial liners,
remaining original paint, and a lot of rust - I suppose they are found in
old bunkers, or some other damp forgotten places............

German helmet original M42 SIZE 66 on eBay.ca (item 250813341018 end time 08-May-11 15:11:04 EDT)

Those a probably the best places to find these.
The american ebay has the best prices, an m42 on ebay.uk costs twice as much.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-09-2011 03:44 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**António Fragoeiro** · 05-09-2011, 03:46 PM

by ahnenerbe

Try to wash it with the oxalyc acid, maybe some part of colour could appear again!

The shell is too weak for that, the other day i was cleaning with a brush and some soft tissue and a lump of metal just fell right off.

**Glenn66** · 05-09-2011, 04:02 PM

Yes, oxalic won't do much for that helmet and the water will probably bring in ugly, fresh orange rust. i would leave it and display it as it is, I think it looks fine!