Luftwaffe Cut-Out Helmet?

[dramos]

Hello all!

I cam across this helmet and was wondering if anyone had ever seen on before or could confirm its authenticity? I have read that there were some cut-out style M40's that were used to accommodate head phones and things of that nature, but I've never seen a WWI cut out helmet with the first pattern Luftwaffe emblem. The wear looks honest, but the Luftwaffe emblem really throws me off. Possibly a helmet used in the very early years of rearmification?

Any help or insight into this piece would be appreciated.

-Doug

[Saladin]

I like it Doug.
It looks like a nice transitional piece.
Not too sure about the decals but they look okay to me.

There is one for sale on the ruptured duck at the moment:
https://www.therupturedduck.com/prod...e-decal-helmet

Cheers
Doug

[dramos]

Thanks Saladin!

I like the look of it too. Ever seen one with the Luftwaffe decals? I have never seen one.

[Saladin]

Hello Doug,
I have just put a link for one on ruptured duck.
If you notice that has a thin legged swastika.

Below is one which matches your eagle...also on a model 35.



Cheers
Doug

[dramos]

Thank you my friend! Where did the above image come from?

[Saladin]

German Helmets dot Com

Cheers
Doug

[dramos]

Thank you!

[harryamb2]

[dramos]

Glad you like it Harry! I always feel better when multiple people agree with what I see.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

That's a nice helmet!