Looks like a real m40 in relic condition to me.
Looks OK to me.
Original shell but I don't know what is happening with the exterior finish.
Andy is quite correct a relic shell but something odd has gone on with it the exterior paint has been added !
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Thanks Guys.. I am thankfull for you Guys here. It is very difficult so se whether the Shells are real or new repros aged.. I still try to look at a lot of Pictures and learn from them - but there is always a detail that changes when compared to the ones in here..
Like these two. the first looks clearly like repainted - but I am not able to determine if the Shell is authentic. The second looks very shiny and like the paint has been removed - but still a bit of a decal seems to be left back.
But I love the journey and the only way is to look and learn
The original helmet you posted is a relic that looks to have been restored to the outside and then stripped or something.
The second 2 you posted up, again both look to be original shells from this angle but would love to see more before you can defintivly decide. The first looks to be a repaint bat hard to see from the pic because of lighting, angle and 1 pic. The second is stripped and could be a original decal or a post war jobby applied. Either way it wont increase the value of the helmet as both would be good for refurbs only.
If you want a relic they will come around all in good time. If you looking for a cheap german helmet all your going to find is what your listing, restore quality shells. I would personally save your money and invest in a good lid with original paint and liner at the very least. You may spend more but well worth it in the long run
Cheers
Jason
Excellent advice Jason !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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