The rust around the decal looks to have some age to it so I would say that the digging wasn't done recently. I can't comment on the cover as I don't have much knowledge about them.
The camo doesn't seem to have the DAK pink hue which is often talked about so could be from the Mediterranean, I guess there is no way of knowing for sure.
Chris
it all looks ok imo. for what its worth.
[QUOTE=radidas;1502561]The rust around the decal looks to have some age to it so I would say that the digging wasn't done recently. I can't comment on the cover as I don't have much knowledge about them.
The camo doesn't seem to have the DAK pink hue which is often talked about so could be from the Mediterranean, I guess there is no way of knowing for sure.
Hi William, a nice buy and one that I to would say is Mediterranean cammo rather than DAK. As for the cover, I have never studied them so I cannot comment. Leon.
This type of camo was used on a number of fronts including Southern Russia !
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
somebody mentioned that this may be a Kriegsmarine decal rather than a toned Heer. I took some shots of the helmet outside in natural daylight. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
William Kramer
Very nice helmet. I immediately thought
KM as well.........
Regards,
Steve.
M35by Walkwolf
Very nice helmet
KM as well.........
SE64 4976
SD KM
40ZSH
M35
SE66 4976
SD KM
40ZSH/INK RTGG
both lot numbers show up as a SD Kriegsmarine helmet according to the lot number reference for SE 64 and 66 shells so I believe that would make this a KM helmet as well. Had somebody not said anything I would have just assumed a toned Heer decal. Maybe he originally started as KM personnel and was transferred to ground forces as things got worse for the Germans; that would explain the helmet cover being paired with this helmet. Very interesting, thank you!
William Kramer
A very interesting helmet, it's a shame about the decal digging though.
Regards,
John
Not a helmet I would own in my collection.
why? What's wrong with this one? Let's discuss it.
William Kramer
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