Yes, they were originally surplus WWII German helmets.
They sometimes come with post-war Czech liners - You could repaint
or restore the shell if it is for re-enactment or display purposes.
Yes, they were originally surplus WWII German helmets.
They sometimes come with post-war Czech liners - You could repaint
or restore the shell if it is for re-enactment or display purposes.
Regards,
Steve.
I do believe that is who it came from !
They all seem to be more or less the same - Green M42's. Some he has are a little rougher
than others, but this one is a size 68, and still has a complete liner band and
all three rivets. I've seen them go for around $60 but the edges
of the rims are flaking off.........!
Do you know the story behind these, Phill
Regards,
Steve.
I don't sell the helmet. Maybe if I have a original SS helmet. But that's gonna take a while I think!!! :-)
Kris.
G'day Steve, No i don't know the story but he had an abundanse of them for awhile, it was like he'd gotten onto a dump of some sort, like you said they were mostly 42's and nearly all 68's ive bought 4-5 of him and they were very cheap then i think he wised up and started asking a bit more. Funny hey, soon as i saw it i new it had to be one of his! I scored a nice 40 of him awhile back with about 20% Heer decal but i sold it "DOH" I was waiting for him to break out the "Good ones" and biding my time then he dissapeared!!!
Phill
I think you are right about his finding a dump of them somewhere - they all
seemed to be in the same overall condition. Seemed like a pretty good buy,
as they are original, with surviving paint. He must have done alright
because he sure had a lot of them.
Was going to tart it up, but I decided to leave it be and only added
a cheap repro chinstrap.........
Regards,
Steve.
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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