Kriegsmarine or Heer?

**kevmo** · 04-01-2009, 08:40 PM

I got this helmet for $575 has a great liner which is complete with no cracks and is original to the helmet (no chin strap) and is marked et64 batch number 700. I was wondering is this is the more rare helmet, kriegsmarine decal? It looks like gold flakes to me up close definately has a luster to it! please give me some advice, as this is my first german helmet. Any Idea of how much this is worth? I think I got a good deal! I am trying to get a chinstrap which is correct for this one for a decent deal, and have found a few on Ebay which are original. Please help, any advice is appreaciated, I will post more pics when I get new batteries for my camera. Thanks again!

-kevin

p.s what is the best way to store my helmet to keep it looking the same way I bought it?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-01-2009 08:40 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 04-01-2009, 09:00 PM

Hi Kevin, welcome to the forum!

I feel sure your helmet has a toned Heer decal. A KM example would look much more gold in colour.

With regard to it's preservation you have to do very little indeed. Keep it out of direct sunlight and try and keep the room temperature from going from one extreme to another. Just give it a light dusting now and again, that is it.

Do not apply anything to the leather or the helmet itself.

Cheers, Ade.

**kevmo** · 04-01-2009, 09:09 PM

I have been collecting since I was around 14 (small pins and other cheapo stuff) this is my first real investment. I think I got a pretty good deal!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 04-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Hi Kevin, the German helmet is such an iconic design I think most collectors no matter what there collecting field would like to own at least one. The trouble is they can be addictive!

I think you did well on the price too in today's market.

Cheers, Ade.

**kevmo** · 04-01-2009, 09:19 PM

Well, I am only 24 and this is my first real german helmet. I bought a spanish one ($30)and a post ww2 blackaluminum german police helmet ($75). My friend thinks only Neo-Nazis collect these artifacts, but I told him its just cool to collect one of the most infamous regimes of all time war memorabilia! I am happy I found this site because I do purchase items from now and then and local VFW swap meets and getting advice from all you guys is great!