M18 braun helmet

[Walkwolf]

Im removing all the paint, and restoring it to the braun orgin paint.
I have allready removed all the paint from the shinstrap and the helmet lining...
I got this one for 100 eu did I get riped of???

Looking better with each photo !

I like this helmet, and I think you got a great deal on it ! !

[olssonowe]

Here is the photo you asked for my friend.
hm how much are this helmets selling for?

[oradour]

olssonowe...confirmed, Austro-Hungarian M17 Stahlhelm. Value, as it stands, approx 200-250 Euro. Original condition ones with original canvas type chinstraps go for approx 500+ Euros.

[olssonowe]

Thanks
Love my new helmet it will fitt fine in my collection of ww2 helmets. This is the first ww1 helmet I got. Ill put up some more photos when all new paint is gone.

Thanks mate

[olssonowe]

in org condition with läderinings left to paint remove.

[olssonowe]

Looking better with each photo !

I like this helmet, and I think you got a great deal on it ! !

Thanks mate sure like the look of it. it looks great

Where does the chinstrap and linings come from? its been in the helmet in ww2.

[oradour]

olssonowe...you have done a great job, on removing the paint ! the helmet looks like it would of done, back in 1917 !....the liner looks to be of the type used originally, similiar to the German M17 liner, i.e. a metal band with 3 leather pads attached (there should be small pillows tied on the back of each pad) , and could well be the helmets original liner...can you remove the paint ? then re-install using the liner pins, but dont use the leather chinstrap, that is wrong for the Austro-Hungarian helmet.

[olssonowe]

Thanks mate
Yes thats a good idea. Ill leave all the paint that is inside the helmet intakt, its ww2 luftwaffe and a part of the helmets history. (But Im removing the yellow norwegen factory paintjob thou hehe)
Re paint on leather removing it, it can be done. But one must be carefull not to go to far. Better litle paint left then breaking the leatherskin... (well thas wath I think).
what helmets do you colect?

[ppsh33]

hi , nice find and a bargin at the price . great job on the restoration..cheers paul..

[olssonowe]

Cheers mate and thanks love them old ww1&2 helmet.
Just got one M40 that is spraypainted silver, but all orginal undernieth. Q64 love them