Although I'm a relative novice compared to other folk on this forum, the decal does not seem to have the deep golden sparkle that you see in other pictures of KM decals. In addition I've seen pics of heer decals where the lacquer has turned very yellow.
Thoughts everyone?
Nick
Here are the new photos I promised. Let me know what you think. Also my friend only paid $300 for it, did he do good?
Best regards- Jarret
Heer decal IMHO
And your friend did great. An honest combat used lid for $300? I'd pay that any day
Now....it looks like there is something scratched on the inside skirt and something written next to the lot number. A name?
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Hi Jarret
Can't tell exactly if it is a Q decal or something else. Possible ET style decal which is fine. Whatever the decal...I believe original to the helmet from what is left of it. Liner has been treated post war, but from the pics, looks original to the helmet. $300....a good deal IMO
No...not a navy helmet
Greetings!!! first post. MY good friend here convinced me so sign up for my own account. I belong the the K98 Forum but hard to get advice from people. Sounds like you guys know what your talking about.
I Bought this helmet yesterday off Craigs list for 300 dollars. I wasnt sure if it was a nazy helmet or not. I never seen a navy one in person. The liner was never treated I can promise you that. Its a unique and bin there and seen battle helmet thats for sure. Any good value on this ? I collect k98s not helmets
Hi Map!
new to the forum...MY friend that posted this for me convinced me to sign up. Yes Looks like soldiers writing. Dont know what it says though but it does have the owners name on it
Okay...if you are promising the liner has not been treated....who am I to dispute that ? It's in your hands....you should know better than I. Sorry for my incorrect assessment of your liner, Also a note....don't think the tie string is original to the helmet, might not even be an original. Just an observation Fubarr.by FUBARR
The reason I said your liner was post war treated is the disintegration of the outer layer of leather around the top circumference of the liner. It's a dark maroon color which looks as though it is & has been rotting away & darkening over the decades due to treatment of a leather conditioner. Where it is peeled, damaged, you can see the underlying color & texture of the leather that the treatment did not affect. (Yet)
But these are only my observations. As you can see, I am new here too & don't know much about helmets. Just thought I would toss out an opinion. Maybe someone here can correct me.
Hey thank you for your help. In my mind it has not bin. I have dealt with leather my whole life and I can promise that one lol.
Okay...just trying to help. If you are familiar with leather...I stand to be corrected. As I stated, I don't know much about German helmets..was just an incorrect observation
Welcome to the forum by the way !!!
Hey I'm no expert too. I respect everyones thoughts. Thank you sir I appreciate it!
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