MY new officers helmet, top notch I think

[MrPotts]

This helmet was posted on here several years ago by my friend who turned me onto this forum. I just got this 1 hour ago from his family . So since it's new to me I wanted to share to whoever has not seen it. I think it's in really great shape and im happy with it. I took the best pictures I could. Over cast today but I think you can make them out. It's super nice in person. He said the only negative thing someone back in the day must of tried to dig out a decal, but its ok...it's still good to go

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Nice thick rough texture over painted helmet in great condition. Well done. Leon.

[MrPotts]

Thank you, sorry for photos being all crazy, its a nice one, almost unused

[MAP]

Like, Like, Like!!!!

[BOB COLEMAN]

An unusual name and higher rank. You can likely research the owner. Nice helmet.

[No1canuck]

Very nice. Congrats on your new acquisition.

Steve

[MrPotts]

Thanks for the good comments. My friend had all the information about this guy. I think he said he was in the 271 ID? I cant remember, He is gone now so I cant get it from him. Does anyone have anyway to see if this guy is K.I.A in battle ( most likely not) because of his rank. I was thinking his last name was Common

[BOB COLEMAN]

Somewhere I have a rank list from 1944/1945 and will look this officer up for you when I locate it. The condition of the helmet would indicate to me this man was not a front line officer.

[MrPotts]

Thank you for helping. I agree, its not a combat worn helmet that's for sure. He probably had it all prep for field use and never used it is my guess.

[BOB COLEMAN]

Oberst Ricker is listed as reaching his rank on July 1, 1937. His last listed command is "Kdr. Wehrbz. M. Gladbach