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Re: M17 Austrian rural gendarmerie helmet.
The helmet shell, paint, liner and flaming bomb insignia are all correct. Somebody had affixed a fake tricolor, but Chris did a fairly good job removing that. It is too bad that the split rivets are gone, but I suspect it was the vet that installed the screw back insignia in their place, and I think that adds a lot of character to the piece. If it were mine, I would leave the replacement "rivets" as is, although it is certainly possible to replace them with original split pins. It is a rare piece. Nice pickup! Jim G.
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03-14-2013 12:52 AM
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Re: M17 Austrian rural gendarmerie helmet.
Thank you Jim.
You have put it in a way better than I could.
I am keeping the helmet the way I got it ,the GI screw back insignias are staying that way.
It is a good addition to my collection.
Thank you jim.
chris
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Re: M17 Austrian rural gendarmerie helmet.
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I would have to agree this Helm is all correct.
I like them in better condition .
It is all original.
The condition is good,Still a rare helmet in any condition.
chris
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