My new Transitional M16(?) SD Heer helmet

[thefight]

I picked this up today in a trade. Got a great deal as well. I believe it is a M1916 but I am not sure. It came from a local military dealer so I felt safe buying it. I finally have a combat helmet. I couldn't find any markings on the helmet besides on the liner. I can't really tell what it is but it appears to be in the shape of a spade, like on a deck of cards.

Here is a link to the pic, the uploader won't upload it. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7033653/IMG_2890.JPG

Also what would be a fair value for a helmet like this?

Thanks,

Alec

[cricketchris1944]

Good helmet.
Hard to tell the price,the pictures are kind of dark.
chris

[SteveR]

The chin strap is a replacement.
The helmet is a good one. I like the late war transitionals.
It would be nice to see better pictures of the paint.

[thefight]

Thanks for the replies. Could the replacement be during war? The leather is dried up and stiff so it seems to be fairly old.

Alec

[SteveR]

I believe the chinstrap has been added post war.

[thefight]

What would be the reason for adding the chinstraps postwar? They wouldn't have used a helmet with a Nazi symbol on it after the war ended would they? Unless of course it was a collector.

Here are some pictures of it in the sun, it was bright that day so there is a bit of a glare. Sorry about the delay as well. Let me know if these are better.

Alec

[1918Militaria]

Most likey a collector added the chin strap not a military. It's an L Bell made helmet. WWI collectors like that make. A bit more rare to see.

[thefight]

Thanks for the info 1918, I love the helmet.