repainted M40 Stahlhelm

**josephc** · 07-17-2018, 05:46 PM

I am considering purchase of this helmet; owner says it appears repainted and may have decal under paint. Can someone tell me if they think this paint is period reissued or is something off about it? Vet source was wwii vet in pacific but also stationed in Germany during Korean war.
thank you
Joe

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-17-2018 05:46 PM

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**MAP** · 07-17-2018, 06:31 PM

Based on these photos it is hard to tell what the exact color is. Black?? Either way it is not original war time paint IMO.

**Neil Hever** · 07-17-2018, 07:02 PM

As above - a post war repainted helmet most likely. Looks like an original helmet and liner. Paint under the black looks badly damaged so I don't know how much success you will have uncovering it. The paint on the interior appears original. NH

**Jb4046** · 07-17-2018, 07:12 PM

If its original paint underneath. If it’s at a good price then it might be worth to use nail polish remover with some cotton buds and very gently rub off the new paint. Especially where old decals could be

**josephc** · 07-17-2018, 07:52 PM

by MAP

Based on these photos it is hard to tell what the exact color is. Black?? Either way it is not original war time paint IMO.

yes black paint

**MAP** · 07-17-2018, 09:02 PM

by josephc

yes black paint

It's post war anyway but when ever you see black paint it is an immediate flag.

**josephc** · 07-18-2018, 04:25 AM

possibly a heer decal?

**MAP** · 07-18-2018, 04:26 AM

No way to tell to be honest.

**Jb4046** · 07-18-2018, 07:55 AM

Nonetheless there is a decal underneath that

Edit: if you attempt to use nail polish remover on it .
Use a cotton bud that you would use for cleaning your ear and be VERY gentle