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02-10-2013 06:12 AM
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Re: My first helmet :D
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Re: My first helmet :D
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.
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Re: My first helmet :D
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?
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Re: My first helmet :D
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
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Re: My first helmet :D
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.
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Re: My first helmet :D
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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 !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Re: My first helmet :D
+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.
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Re: My first helmet :D
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
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Re: My first helmet :D
Looks like a post war liner as well i think.
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