WW1 British Canadian camo helmet

[WW2headgearlover]

Hello what you guys think of this helmet camo? Have not seen this on a WW1 Tommy helmet before.
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[Mark Holden]

My theory is that this is a British made helmet used by the US Army, if I recall we sent 10,000 Brit made helmets to fledgling AEF. The camo scheme is similar to that I have seen on other US made helmets.

Regards

Mark

[WW2headgearlover]

From what I read in late war some troops did the camo to match what the Germans were doing. A lot was done after the war as well. How could I be confident it is a wartime job apposed to post war done for bring backs or tourist sales?

[Jerry B]

Quite a few us army helmets were painted in this way, there is some debate if they were done post war either ineurope orwhen they went home.

[WW2headgearlover]

What price could be put on it if there is doubts?

[Jerry B]

I dont think the paint possibly being done at wars end has any effect on the value. Mind you, if it was done last year, thats a different matter.

[WW2headgearlover]

So you're saying at wars end or maybe after while the troops still in Europe would be same value? What about 1920-30's up to 1945? Anything after that I would class same as last year.
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[MAP]

You should always assume the paint was done post war (in theater or on the way home as a souvenir) unless there is iron clad proof it was used in battle. Probably 1,000 to 1 ratio

Just my view however.

That said, we still need to judge if this is a recent creation or original

[WW2headgearlover]

Just a side note. See that perfect round white asbestos pad. No wonder they used it, everything else at the dome has been lost from age but not that pad.

[WW2headgearlover]

You should always assume the paint was done post war (in theater or on the way home as a souvenir) unless there is iron clad proof it was used in battle. Probably 1,000 to 1 ratio

Just view however.

That said, we still need to judge if this is a recent creation or original

Next time I see it, i'll clean it up and get better detailed photos. Not in my possession but put on hold.
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