Tropical Sun Helmet – Made in Italy

[johnschou]

Hi Forum
I am interested i buying this helmet, the owner says it is a Sun Helmet made in Italy, but he is in doubt about the decals. My question is, is the helmet original, and how about the decals ?
Regards
John

[wizardman]

This is an Italian m1928, missing its vent. Yes they were also used ,'utilized' may be a better term, by the Germans in WW2, i believe the badges to be original...i gave a detailed description when this was put up by the seller on Facebook

[johnschou]

Thank you very much, then I think I will buy the sun-helmet, the owner wants about 100 Euro,I think it is a goog price.
I also found a nice link with some descriptions
Italy | Military Sun Helmets

[Jerry B]

The helmet might be an original, but I do not think the shields are period originals. Any m1928's with shields but no Property of the German Armed Forces ink stamp should be treated with suspicion IMO

[johnschou]

Yes, I also have my doubts, I will keep my money in the pockets until I will stumple upon a better one

[wizardman]

you might be right about that Jerry

[Wagriff]

I agree-I do not believe the shields are proper. I would pass...