early SA Helmet-a real one?

[Nikolaus]

Good afternoon Gents,

I have a SA Helmet in my collection and I want your opinions!Its a "Luftschutz Helmet" which was used from early SA Troops,with hand painted brown colour.The decals have a silver underground, as i can see by the little damages on the decals.
Regards
Nikolaus

[helmet2id]

Sorry, the decals are bad. The graphics of the bird are all wrong, as are those of the other decal. One dead give away - the points of the insignia on the other decal should not touch the outer circle. This is definitely not an original SA helmet. I will try to pull mine out of storage and post pictures for a comparison later this weekend if i have the time. Jim G.

[helmet2id]

First box I looked in! This is a correct one piece luftschutz SA helmet, it is just missing the plastic chinstrap. The decals aren't in the best shape, but should be sufficient for comparison. Again, I am sorry, but I do not think the one that started the thread is right. Jim G.

[DougB]

Jim I agree 100% with you, both decals are bad on the subject helmet. Yours are textbook.

[Nikolaus]

Gents,
Thank you for your specialist knowledge!
cheers
Nikolaus