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04-15-2011 06:31 PM
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Re: Authentic German Helmet shell?
Both shells look good to me. I wouldn't recommend making any permanent modifications to them like removing paint, etc.
The green one looks like a field repaint. Some collectors would refer to this as being a 'camo' helmet. As for the branch, it could have been in any of them depending on its specific use. There are camos and repaints of every kind of helmet. The LW one looks like it might have a trace of a single decal.
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Re: Authentic German Helmet shell?
I think this topic belongs more in the restoration forum. Building your own German helmet when you can buy them complete seems a bit ... awkward.
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Re: Authentic German Helmet shell?
Your idea of a complete rebuild is something that a few have done in the past, but there are certain things you have to weigh up before you start, 1,cost of shell, 2 cost of original liner and ring, 3 cost of original chin strap, 4 cost of original 1940-41 liner pins plus washers, the two most expensive items will be the liner and chin strap once you have obtained the shell, if you are prepared for all the costs involved , fine, but then there is the question of complete originality, all the items will or should be genuine but not original to the helmet shell, this can affect the resale value if you come to sell at a later date, then there is the question of trying to match the wear of the liner to the helmets condition, its no use getting a good looking little wear liner that doesnt match the overall look to the helmet, again trying to match colours of the pins to the helmet shade, these are the things that you should consider, having done all this would the cost of putting these pieces together outweigh the cost of a complete original untouched helmet in the same condition
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Re: Authentic German Helmet shell?
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davejb
Your idea of a complete rebuild is something that a few have done in the past, but there are certain things you have to weigh up before you start, 1,cost of shell, 2 cost of original liner and ring, 3 cost of original chin strap, 4 cost of original 1940-41 liner pins plus washers, the two most expensive items will be the liner and chin strap once you have obtained the shell, if you are prepared for all the costs involved , fine, but then there is the question of complete originality, all the items will or should be genuine but not original to the helmet shell, this can affect the resale value if you come to sell at a later date, then there is the question of trying to match the wear of the liner to the helmets condition, its no use getting a good looking little wear liner that doesnt match the overall look to the helmet, again trying to match colours of the pins to the helmet shade, these are the things that you should consider, having done all this would the cost of putting these pieces together outweigh the cost of a complete original untouched helmet in the same condition
hi , sound advise , less trouble a cheaper in the long run to purchase an original non decal helmet ....cheers paul
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Re: Authentic German Helmet shell?
I agree with the above comments, however, if you do want to persue this,
I'd say go for the 2nd one, as the first seems to have had most of it's
original paint removed.
Just my two cents..........
( Complete original liners can be $125 to $200 or so, and a chinstrap
between $100 and $200, and rivets about $20, so when you add it
all up, it really does make more sense to buy a good, untouched
helmet for about the same price ! The only way to do it cheaper
is to buy repro parts, but then you end up with a repro lid ! )
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