My first helmet :D

**Julekpl** · 02-10-2013, 06:12 AM

Hello, this is Julekpl again. It is not much, but I finally have my first helmet. I believe it to be a feldpolizei helmet, minus the decals. From what I know, it has a replaced Swedish liner, and no markings inside. There is however something odd about this one...I think that there is another layer of paint under this one. Here are a few pictures of the helm, including blueish paint under the green...any thoughts?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-10-2013 06:12 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**G43** · 02-10-2013, 06:16 AM

Nice piece! Congrats.

**MD Helmets** · 02-10-2013, 06:32 AM

Any maker markings or lot #? Looks like its been repainted several times. We're you looking to buy your first complete German helmet, cuz this aint it. Still it's an interesting helmet.

**Julekpl** · 02-10-2013, 06:40 AM

I took out the liner, and still no lot #...it seems to have 2 coats of paint, the outer green ,which looks like the feldpolizei type coloring, however certain scraped parts of the green reveal a kind of yellowish shade. Under the green paint is a very thin blue coat, which has me puzzled. I wanted to find a cheap helmet just to add to my collection, I only got it for $60, but I want to add a better liner to it, experiment, you know?

**AMTG** · 02-10-2013, 07:39 AM

I think looking at the vent holes,this MIGHT be an early post war BGS lid....quist made helmets post war for the BGS, which are a dead spit for an M40.... Save for the size of the vent holes. They normally have a makers mark, but no lot number

**Schwerpunkt** · 02-10-2013, 10:51 AM

by helmetone

Any maker markings or lot #? Looks like its been repainted several times. We're you looking to buy your first complete German helmet, cuz this aint it. Still it's an interesting helmet.

I agree, this ain't it. Post war used pot and probably made pot. (the stamps in the shell will tell)
Continue the search Jule.

**Paul D** · 02-10-2013, 11:31 AM

by Schwerpunkt

I agree, this ain't it. Post war used pot and probably made pot. (the stamps in the shell will tell)
Continue the search Jule.

Good advice , seriously i i know it is each to his own but why not save up for a an original Third Reich period lid , unfortunately a lid such as this has very little historical value !!

**KradSpam** · 02-10-2013, 03:17 PM

+1

/the best single piece of advice I can give is don't look for 'bargains'. They are false economy 99% of the time. I would save up and buy something from a member here that is all original. You will pay more but it will be well invested.

**MD Helmets** · 02-10-2013, 03:45 PM

Where did you buy this helmet? To add to what Andy said, there are very few bargains when it comes to complete authentic WWII German helmets. If complete authentic helmets are what you want to buy, than your first investment should be in books on German helmets. Then buy from reputable dealers until you are knowledgable enough to buy on your own, at shows, from locals etc. collecting helmets will not be cheap but it's a sound investment.

BTW your avatar scares the hell outta me