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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
Looks like a nice M40 with a shabby liner and original draw string, need closer photos of the inside rear skirt where the lot nr is and the left side skirt where the makers stamp will be, the damaged decal im not too sure about although the damage on the helmet seems to coincide with the decal but it appears to have shrunk across the wing portion which is strange, i dont think its a KM but a toned heer decal which has been lacquered, i cant see any gold flake .Find out more details as to how this chap came by this helmet, did he buy it if so then he knows what he paid for it or is he saying its been a vet bring back through his family, the cost would be a little high at 350 , 200 would be nearer a fair price but see what he wants for it, !!
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04-05-2010 11:14 AM
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
I think it's an original M40 but agree with the others about the decal. It looks post war applied. There is a scratch in the helmet paint on the lower right, the decal has been applied over this mark.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
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davejb
Looks like a nice M40 with a shabby liner and original draw string ... Find out more details as to how this chap came by this helmet, did he buy it if so then he knows what he paid for it or is he saying its been a vet bring back through his family, the cost would be a little high at 350 , 200 would be nearer a fair price but see what he wants for it, !!
You have a strange definition for nice helmets. It's a shabby helmet with a fake decal who cares what the story is. The helmet will not become original all of a sudden because there's a juicy story with it.
The helmet is a Quist and the lotnr tells its story , it shouldn't even have a decal
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
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Schwerpunkt
You have a strange definition for nice helmets. It's a shabby helmet with a fake decal who cares what the story is. The helmet will not become original all of a sudden because there's a juicy story with it.
The helmet is a Quist and the lotnr tells its story , it shouldn't even have a decal
He might have seen the last helmet I bought
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/steel...-helmet-14455/
This one is probably much nicer even with its short comings
Kirby
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
Schwerpunkt, please notice that i said LOOKS like a nice m40 . As for a story i would refer to the many experts on this forum who continually emphasise that provenance can help prove originality, i suggested this to our member in order that he asks the right questions prior to parting with hard earned money for any future use, also i was under the misunderstanding the Quist marked their helmets on the side skirt and ckl on the rear , if thats wrong then i stand corrected and again i have learnt from someone more experienced which is why i enjoy this forum.
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
Hi, late Q m40s were stamped at rear earlier ones were at the side , its usually late war no decal m40 Q lids that get the fake decals added, rgds Dave
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
Thankyou Dave , for the explanation , duly noted and stored for further use.
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Re: Heer M42 Helmet
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davejb
As for a story i would refer to the many experts on this forum who continually emphasise that provenance can help prove originality
1st of all the item needs to pass an originality test then I'm willing to listen to a story. Provenance cannot make a bad helmet good no matter how old or honest the guy is who tells the story.
"Hey your helmet looks fake , but I'm undecided lets see if you have a nice story that convinces me otherwise"
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