M40 Overpaint Heer helmet

**NineLives** · 03-26-2017, 12:45 AM

Hey guys,
Was looking to add this one to the collection but just wanted to get some keen eyes to see if there are any red flags.
My only concern would be the split pins being a slightly different colour to the exterior paint. But this may just be the photos?
Any opinions are very much appreciated

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-26-2017 12:45 AM

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**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 03-26-2017, 12:55 AM

Hi, no issues that I can see, split pins often look slightly different in shade to the rest of the helmet due to being made from a different grade of metal, or indeed a different metal type completely. Never worry about matching split pins that have a minor shade difference, just one's that look well out of place! Leon.

**Tank Destroyer** · 03-26-2017, 01:14 AM

I see on problems with the helmet, I like the color on this one.
Marty

**NineLives** · 03-26-2017, 04:01 AM

Thanks Leon! Thanks Marty! Appreciate your thoughts

**MAP** · 03-26-2017, 04:06 AM

Looks fine to me. Are the split pins re-bent on the inside?

**NineLives** · 03-26-2017, 04:21 AM

Thanks Map,
I'm not too sure. I will ask the seller

**MAP** · 03-26-2017, 04:25 AM

It all looks fine. Liner condition is matching the helmet wear, but always good to ask....and if he could send you photos as well.

Rgds,

Michael

**NineLives** · 03-26-2017, 04:33 AM

Thanks Michael, I agree. The liner wear looks to be a good match. On my previous reissue there was a lot of overpaint on the split pins. But that was a rough textured overpaint and probably easier to see.

**NineLives** · 03-26-2017, 04:41 AM

This was a previous reissue that i owned. You can see the overpaint on the split pins

**MAP** · 03-26-2017, 04:48 AM

It looks like a great helmet. Not sexton but a true blue combat vet. I would have it on my self any day. I like these.

Exterior of the pins should have over paint on them but as Leon said, it's not uncommon to see it chipped off. I'm talking about the inside. Especially since there is no paint on the outside of the pins. Just good to check...