Ss ef m42 #1782

[HoundsTooth]

Folks,

This is my latest pickup - SS EF M42 with Lot #1782. I actually secured this right at the start of the year but it got held up in customs for a while.

First off, a big thankyou to David (real steel) who not only personally helped me find an SS helmet but also generously provided a chin strap to complete the look - a true gentleman i think you will agree.
I'd also like to thank Frank, Michael, Jim, Leon, Dan, Mark, Terry, Blackcat and all the other good people who contribute to the helmet forum.
With your help and my own research i've learnt a lot.

Many weekends of overtime over the last few months to save up for this one and i had to give up most of my Friday night curry's (if you are not from the UK, believe me this is a BIG sacrifice). It looks awesome on my shelving alongside my Luftwaffe M35 and Heer M42. I debated whether to place the chin strap on the front lip of the helmet, but i did not need to use any force and it was already moulded to this shape.

I hope you like.
Kind Regards,
Nick

[HoundsTooth]

Size 57 liner:


Lot # 1782:


A typically poorly stamped EF64:


RBN Chinstrap:

[HoundsTooth]

USB Microscope close-ups of the decal showing the metallic pulver:

[JohnyWoo]

Wow!....... Very nice helmet. I can only imagine what you have paid for it......��

[Danmark]

Always nice to see straight lines on the runes - no modern zigzag edges!!!
I'm pleased for you son.....

Dan

[Blackdog]

Thats a real nice clean example and the strap is a good match. Excellent catch.

[HoundsTooth]

Thanks Blackdog, Dan, Johny.
And Blackdog - I can certainly add you to the list of esteemed helmet gurus
Nick

[real steel]

Fantastic "one look" SS. Happy for you !

[real steel]

Wow!....... Very nice helmet. I can only imagine what you have paid for it......��

Nice things cost money

[Schwerpunkt]

Great helmet !