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12-01-2017 11:22 PM
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The damage looks more shrapnel than bullet as it ha cracked the shell between the entry and exit. No doubt this item in your collection illustrates the dreadful horror of warfare in the twentieth century. Fascinating and thought provoking item.
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BlackCat1982
The damage looks more shrapnel than bullet as it ha cracked the shell between the entry and exit. No doubt this item in your collection illustrates the dreadful horror of warfare in the twentieth century. Fascinating and thought provoking item.
couldn't agree more, defiantly shows the evidence of the horrors these soldiers saw during the second world war. Also thank you for pointing out it is shrapnel damage, instead of bullet damage. Now I know
Best regards- Jarret
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Hi Jarret
Looks to me like the "Shake & bake" method popular from the 80s'. Spray or brush apply camo paint over a rusty shell & bake at 350 degrees for a few hours. The "bubbling" effect is a result of this method. Also, was not uncommon to post war paint a camo scheme, then heat with a torch....will give you a similar look of abnormal age & bubbling.
Just my opinion based on a few of these I know of & have heard about & got "Burnt" on one myself about 10 years ago that was a similar golden/tan color.
But if you like it & obviously in the relic condition it is in, should not be much of a liability financially if you already bought it. Decision is all yours whether to keep it or not.
David
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Thanks for the input real steel. I saw the bubbling, and didn't think much of it. As I have a relic M35 that has the same type of bubbling, and it was bubbling under the VERY small patches of original paint left. Well I thank you for for sharing this information, and it will help me ID future helmets. Really appreciate it!
Best regards- Jarret
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I like the stretch limo out front
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
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"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Luftwaffe 1941
Thanks for the input real steel. I saw the bubbling, and didn't think much of it. As I have a relic M35 that has the same type of bubbling, and it was bubbling under the VERY small patches of original paint left. Well I thank you for for sharing this information, and it will help me ID future helmets. Really appreciate it!
Best regards- Jarret
Okay Jarret.
Was just tossing out my opinion. Enjoy it !!
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