Fire Sevice ???

**jock auld** · 03-03-2009, 02:40 PM

A recent find North of Hanover, I think its right as I didn't pay much and it was with a right as rain Luftschutz scuttle helmet.
I believe it is Fire service in the transition to Third Reich, probably 1935/6? I'm sure someone out there will have the exact spec.
Looks like it had a comb at some point and it has been removed and the holes filled.
It is marked with a sitting lion over DRP and the word Thale with a large N to the right.
I will try fighting with the photos again and see if I can get them on site.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-03-2009 02:40 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-03-2009, 05:49 PM

Hi Jock, you are correct. These decals were introduced on July 10th 1934.

It is a good original helmet.

Cheers, Ade.

**jock auld** · 03-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Shame about the condition though.
I would have liked less rust but you can't win em all.

**ironcross1** · 03-04-2009, 06:38 AM

A very nice piece to have , cheers Raymond

**Dimas** · 03-04-2009, 08:00 AM

I don't see any problem with the rust, it's surface rust and does not make that piece the crap. It's rare to find the helmet with early police decals. As I'am myself, I do not prefer excellent examples ( I feel that some collectors who collect mint items, would make a German warehouse reconstruction

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**jock auld** · 03-04-2009, 08:15 AM

Dimas,

I see a problem only in that I would want to prevent any further deteroration. I was thinking a bit of rifle oil? Or might that damage the decals?