Italian helmet?

**frenchy** · 05-02-2010, 05:41 AM

I have an eye on this helmet but my other eye says there is some problem with the liner ,especially the white piece under the liner should not be there . Can anyone help my eyes go together on this one as not good at all or the shell is ok at least.
Thanks for your help

Frenchy

**Gary J** · 05-02-2010, 05:57 AM

Check the liner carefully .... especially along the sides near to the chin strap mounts....
Normally there is a production stamp and date stamped into the leather ...
IE ... "Milano 38" (in a circle).

Gary J.

**frenchy** · 05-02-2010, 06:01 AM

Thanks Gary for the info i will try to email the seller as i dont have access to it in person .And i will see if he can answer that question .
But is the shell itself it genuine ?

Thanks

Frenchy

**Gary J** · 05-02-2010, 06:02 AM

Example ....

Gary J.

**Gary J** · 05-02-2010, 06:06 AM

Normally the slightly pre-war ones are more of an "off-greyish-blue" hue ..
The shell you've shown might have seen a wartime repaint ..
And the one you have shown, seems to have a slightly wider flair round the edge .... (Not sure it this might be a sign of a post war item ??)

Gary J.

**frenchy** · 05-02-2010, 06:10 AM

Ok I see what you mean , i just emailed the seller and will wait for his answer as these are the only pics i have and Gary can i ask you another question ? How much those helmet can go on the market today if genuine ?
Thanks for your help much appreciated again
Frenchy

**Gary J** · 05-02-2010, 06:23 AM

Well, The one I have shown, was a sleeper.
It was found in the bottom of a wardrobe when an old gentleman passed away.
.. As a totally "clean" untouched, original, ... it sold for £125 GBP.
.. which I think was a very fair price !

Cheers

Gary J.

**frenchy** · 05-02-2010, 02:44 PM

Thanks for your help Gary i know a bit more on them but as usual i lost the auction like i always say to myself it wasn't meant to be in my house (the joy of having a tight budget there is always somebody who have more money lol)

Frenchy

**Zeller** · 05-02-2010, 03:39 PM

Hi you need to get better and more detailed pics of the lid, air vent rivets and liner. Considering the overall conditions though, I would pass on this one unless it is very cheap.

**frenchy** · 05-02-2010, 07:35 PM

Hello Zeller it was at the last minute eBay auctionthat I wasn't prepare to pay a lot . I would not have time to get a better pic of the liner .
Thanks
Frenchy