Reused M17

[Redgemak]

Oradour

indeed an austrian M17, the only markings are 64 in the helmet.

Jean

[oradour]

Redgemak, not all WW1 Austro-Hungarian helmet shells were marked with a mm or a heat/lot number, unlike their German counterparts.....a "64" shell would usually have a small "step up" on the air vent lug...I wonder if it was remarked when refurbished in its later life....

[Redgemak]

If you tell me what to measure I will comply (sounds like a Borg)

Jean

[DougB]

If you can get some pictures of the interior especially the linerband and chinstrap bales I might be able to give some insight if this is postwar painted or not. I suspect it was postwar painted for some purpose along with the insignia.