Beaded M40 no-decal Luftschutz helmet

[ToxicGas]

No marking at the side of the skirt? xx64 etc.

I don't think so, I don't see any other markings at all. I'll inspect again tomorrow, but I'm fairly certain that the only stamped mark is the one pictured.

Mat

[ToxicGas]

Mat, I think your helmet is Quist manufactured. The rear marking looks like DN470. Above that should be Q64, but it does not look readable.
I suspect that late war, stocks of surplus black paint was added to increase the volume of paint batches that made factory finishes generally darker. I think this is what I see on your helmet; a very dark, late version of the Luftschutz blue. Nice helmet!

The paint mixing would make sense, it sounds very possible. Thanks!

Mat

[KradSpam]

Looking closer at the angle of the skirt I'm inclined to agree with Brian that it's probably a Q now.

[timothy]

Nice complete beaded LS or as stated LS Police. Nice condition ND helmet. timothy

[rogge16]

What a great Christmas gift! Awesome lid, Mat!

Luke

[DougB]

I agree it's a Q, I've a similar one. Nice helmet.

[cammobunker]

They don't come any nicer than that. I'd say that's probably a warehouse pick-up due to totally new, unused condition. If they made beaded repros I'd be worried, but they don't so no worries there.
Pretty easy to see how that one got a bead though. Flaws in the metal, crinkled at the dip, wow.

[ToxicGas]

They don't come any nicer than that. I'd say that's probably a warehouse pick-up due to totally new, unused condition. If they made beaded repros I'd be worried, but they don't so no worries there.
Pretty easy to see how that one got a bead though. Flaws in the metal, crinkled at the dip, wow.

Thanks for the feedback guys!

I believe it is a warehouse find, and yeah, it's interesting to see the flaws in this one. I don't think it's clear in my photo, but the rolled edge is uneven and a little messed up on the inside, which I'm guessing wouldn't be the case with most helmets. The dome of the helmet on top is also a little uneven.

Mat

[ToxicGas]

It may just be the photos, but I see a late, darker shade of 'Luftchutz-blue', or satin finish dark blue.

I got around to placing this helmet next to a black Feuerschutzpolizei and a blue Luftschutz lid, and I believe you're correct there with that observation, I think it is indeed a hybrid of the two.

Mat