Rescued helmet from the dump

[nrnavarro1]

I found this at the dump.
Maybe an Austrian M16?
Has a metal band inside, with some tiny pieces of old leather around a few edges.
Two straps are made from canvas, and attached with rivets.
Has an inscription that says "P 5 8 2" on the inside center.
Has an inscription on the inside near one of the straps that maybe says OAS 66... or maybe CAS?
Also has a very faint penciled, cursive name written on the inside on the back, but it's hard to make out. Starts with a K. Like Kalin something?

Can anyone help me identify it?

Worthwhile rescue from the dump, or not?

Thanks!

[Danmark]

Worth rescuing? ...... as we Aussies would say, "bloody oath!"

Its a M18 also and I love the canvas strap - may even be period?

Great score
Dan

[HJ-Collector]

Excellent find! well worth rescuing for sure! as is any militaria!

some people are just dumb..

[nrnavarro1]

Anyone know what the inscriptions mean? I thought the M18 had one rivet and one hole on the side, whereas this one has two rivets and one hole? What should I do with it? Are there collectors that would be interested in something like this, and if so, how would I find them?

[magicdutchmen]

Correct classification is Austrian m.17 in all original configuration. I'd gladly take it off your hand.

[KradSpam]

Indeed an Austrian. High chinstrap rivets on the skirt are the big external feature. The canvas strap is Austrian WW1 issue too btw Dan

[Lidman]

What a great save!!
Classic Austrian M17.
The things people throw away still amazes me.

Brad.

[relicz]

No doubt Austrian and a fantastic find!

[cricketchris1944]

Lucky you.
Great helmet.
chris

[helmet2id]

Well done!