Adrian helmet with German decals

[greatwhite]

Not mine, found in a house clearance it appears to be a Adrian with German decals, did such thing ever happen
or is it pure fantasy,there are a few more pieces iv`e posted up for him, i know valuation is not possible but authentic would be a big help for him.
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sorry about last two images they are another piece he found.

[Jerry B]

For what my opinion is worth on anything German these days the eagle decal looks fine, though why it was used on an Adrian is unclear, but it is known the Germans used lots of captured helmets and other kit from other countries.

[greatwhite]

A strange one no doubt, luftwaffe too.

[greatwhite]

Not sure wether to take a pop with this one and source an original liner.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi, as it is the early pattern Luftwaffe "droop tail" decal I very much doubt that it is original. There were plenty of Imperial WW1 helmets available in the early period Reich before the M35 was manufactured, and those were indeed used and decaled in this configuration. For me it's a no. Leon.

[greatwhite]

Thanks folks, ive decided to give this one a miss, although interesting it just is not floating my boat.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Thanks folks, ive decided to give this one a miss, although interesting it just is not floating my boat.

A wise decision, I cannot think of a single reason why Herr Hitler would have ever allowed his troops to use such a symbolically strong French item, bearing in mind the humiliation he "perceived" was dished out at Versailles. Conquered nations such as the Polish, Czech's etc did have their equipment re-used, especially by the likes of the Luftschutz. But this is a real "fantasy" item in my eye's. Leon.

[Gunny Hartmann]

I agree with Leon!....

[Wagriff]

There were/are lots of original but unused decals out there. Am guessing someone decided to have some fun and maybe at the same time do some trolling for unaware collectors and make himself some extra money...