M18 Transitional helmet !!

**MD Helmets** · 02-18-2013, 09:30 AM

I've been looking at both decals off and on for the past few days. I just can't come to like either of them. I don't like the lines that make up the feathers in the body. That's my biggest concern. The wear looks crude and unnatural.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-18-2013 09:30 AM

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**Schwerpunkt** · 02-18-2013, 05:35 PM

by NARVIK

I would be careful to trash this one. I am intrigued by the Reichswehr Marine stamp in the liner. If this is really a KM, it is extremely rare. I am liking certain details on the eagle decal, frankly. We need better pictures of the decal!

That's just it Scott , the liner is fine but don't let it take your attention away from all that's wrong with the decal.

**Paul D** · 02-18-2013, 05:39 PM

Unfortunately guys my present camera is probably incapable of giving better photos of the decals but i'll try again tomorrow in daylight to see if i can get closer and in focus shots,

cheers

Paul

**langemarck** · 02-18-2013, 07:47 PM

by NARVIK

I would be careful to trash this one. I am intrigued by the Reichswehr Marine stamp in the liner. If this is really a KM, it is extremely rare. I am liking certain details on the eagle decal, frankly. We need better pictures of the decal!

not only from the decal Scott, pics of the rivets in and- outside the helmet are also needed.

**Paul D** · 02-18-2013, 11:57 PM

by langemarck

not only from the decal Scott, pics of the rivets in and- outside the helmet are also needed.

Roger that !!

**NARVIK** · 02-19-2013, 12:00 AM

I agree. It has definitely been rubbed. I cannot say anything with certainty, but there are indications that this is an early decal type, so I would not discount it as a fake out of hand. More detailed pics are necessary, and USB microscope pictures would be very helpful.

**Schwerpunkt** · 02-19-2013, 06:46 AM

Can you share your indications Scott ? What maker do you think it is ? Have you ever seen an original decal that looks like that after being liberated ?

**NARVIK** · 02-19-2013, 07:12 AM

by Paul E

Frank here is another hopefully better shot of the decal taken in normal daylight, it certainly looks as if it has been cleaned / rubbed down at some time !!

cheers

Paul

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I really don't like the way those black lines have been rubbed off. I am not a decal expert, unfortunately. If this is a fake, it is an elaborate one. The right shoulder on the decal is similar to the one on my KM transitional (I.e., more rounded than the inner shoulder tip on the opposite wing). Otherwise, I am having a hard time analyzing this one.