2 German Helmets, Flag, Pennant

[TylerDurden]

In cleaning out my grandmother's basement I stumbled across these items. I do not have much information about them- and they could have come from anywhere as my grandfather was stationed everywhere from Italy to the Phillipeans as a Lt. Col. in the Army during the war. (She has no idea where they came from)

I attached pictures of both helmets -They are pretty much identical except that one of them has what must be the complete, original liner (the leather is very delicate- almost brittle to the touch) while the second helmet does not have a liner. Also On the lined helmet- the number '11' is engraved on the inside.
The swastika / mini eagle carrying a swastika are of the same design on both.

I also have a cloth flag 45" long, 35" tall, sown with the black swastika on a white circular background.

I am very interested appraisal / sale but as a newbie I am looking for advice / comments- I have no information about the items / Cant comment as to 'real' or 'fake' except that I am certain they are old enough- Which is obvious from the leather / texture of the helmets and flags- but they do appear to have been painted?
(aka what you see is what you get...)

Please let me know if you would like pictures from a different angel / from a higher resolution.

Also- if your in the DC area and have recommendations about collectors please let me know- Definitely willing to work out a mutually beneficial arrangement!

[lach470]

the helmets might be vet brings backs with "war art" painted on by the returning soldier. The markings (eagle and swastika) are not German made. I've seen a lot of helmets that were painted by the returning GI's as souvenirs. Pretty cool looking!

Rob