FJ helmets: Why are they so valuable?

[MG42 cra]

Very nice helmet there! As you say the prices are very high for these, and especially complete with liner, straps etc! I am desperately trying to find an original M38 helmet shell, can anyone help me, because as of now, no luck!! Once again, great helmet! Patrick

[Glenn66]

Phenomenal helmet there Ade! Truely a desirable piece!

[dustyrustee]

Thanks for your input and explanation Ade. Simply hard to imagine that a helmet today can command such high value. I guess the quantity of good surviving specimens must be very, very low.

Your helmet, as depicted, is fabulous of course!

[DougB]

Nice lid Ade!

Like anything, rarity, desirability, condition and provenance drive value. Elite units of any force are highly desirable, and typically quite rare. The price of FJ helmets really has skyrocketed the past few years I've noticed.