Buying A Helmet At Auction This Weekend And Need Advice!

[jworldwide]

Gentlemen,
This is my first post here so hello.

I am going to an antique auction this weekend and am looking to acquire my first WW2 helmet but before I bid I was wondering if anybody could take a look at this helmet and verify it to be authentic? I am buying it to keep but I would be interested in knowing a ballpark value of it so I don't overpay!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[johnhmcgary]

Welcome to the site, I'm not an expert on helmets but the decal does not seem right but others on this site should be able to give you a better take on it. It would help if you have a close up of the decal itself. John

[jworldwide]

Welcome to the site, I'm not an expert on helmets but the decal does not seem right but others on this site should be able to give you a better take on it. It would help if you have a close up of the decal itself. John

Thank you for your help. What doesn't seem right about the sticker?

Unfortunately, I took this picture off of the auction website. I blew up the image a bit. It may help.

Thanks again for your help!

[johnhmcgary]

Jworldwide, To me the decal looks too new for the helmet, there are many others on this site who should be able to give you a positive answer on this. Also, any idea about the liner and chin strap on the helmet? These can affect the price greatly. John

[DarkEagle]

the decal looks fake to me. but not an expert yet .

[Schwerpunkt]

A good sharp picture is required. Could be good , could be bad. I think it has potential.

But if you buy a helmet make sure to have pictures of everything. I would not recommend buying from any auction site if you are not experienced in helmets.

[jworldwide]

A good sharp picture is required. Could be good , could be bad. I think it has potential.

But if you buy a helmet make sure to have pictures of everything. I would not recommend buying from any auction site if you are not experienced in helmets.

Thank you everybody for all your help.

I am actually buying this from a local estate auction, not online. The sale is tomorrow afternoon and that is when I will get my first up-close look at the piece. Is there anything specific I can look for under the helmet?

Thanks again.

[francis006]

A good sharp picture is required. Could be good , could be bad. I think it has potential.

But if you buy a helmet make sure to have pictures of everything. I would not recommend buying from any auction site if you are not experienced in helmets.

Exact , could be a good late HJ&K decal mainly found on NS and EF shells

[Dimas]

I'am too thinking that the decal is good, but for sure last decission will be given only after close up look.

[rottenfuhrer-nl]

looks like a quite honest helmet and decal to me but the pic s are indeed very bad!