Heer Helmet Cover

[Pal]

Hi
I was hoping that the members who posted on this thread are still actively viewing the forum, I realise that this is a considerably old thread.
First, the pictures that are mentioned here are not visible to me. So could they be resubmitted. Thanks

Also I am interested in a helmet cover that has come to my attention:
Splinter cam/Reversible white
Fitted with a drawstring not clips

Are there any indicators that should be looked for.
It is no way implied that this is any sort of SS variant.

I have attached a couple of photos for helping with comments.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to advise. [ATTACH

[MAP]

Hi
I was hoping that the members who posted on this thread are still actively viewing the forum, I realise that this is a considerably old thread.
First, the pictures that are mentioned here are not visible to me. So could they be resubmitted. Thanks

Also I am interested in a helmet cover that has come to my attention:
Splinter cam/Reversible white
Fitted with a drawstring not clips

Are there any indicators that should be looked for.
It is no way implied that this is any sort of SS variant.

I have attached a couple of photos for helping with comments.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to advise. [ATTACH

I don't know much about these Army covers. I have an SS example and even there I'm not an expert.

My only comment is that I have not seen an example with the foliage straps sewn on in this pattern.

[MAP]

Pal,

I have moved your post to it's own thread as this is not an SS camo cover so any comparison is moot. Further, all items should have their own thread.

Hopefully others will see this and comment.

[Anderson]

Foliage straps were used on Splittertarn Heer covers, but I've never seen such wide diagonal placed staps, seems a little wasteful of fabric. Covers can be very difficult to date as some post war constructions were made using authentic fabric.

[Pal]

Is there a particular type of stitching to look for?
I do agree though that the diagonal straps are thick, are they too thick.
Is there any sort of randomness to construction or design of these covers?
Any input is welcomed on this thread.
Thanks

[Schwerpunkt]

Is there a particular type of stitching to look for?
I do agree though that the diagonal straps are thick, are they too thick.
Is there any sort of randomness to construction or design of these covers?
Any input is welcomed on this thread.
Thanks

Knowledge is scarce on these , only a few collectors have knowledge on the subject best to avoid non textbook examples because fakes are abundant.
I can't help you as I do not collect covers for the exact reason I described above.

[Anderson]

Frank's advice "best to avoid non textbook examples because fakes are abundant." applies to most German militaria and could be the quote of the day.

Regarding the foliage straps, they are none textbook and twice as wide as they need to be. If we compare to an SS cover the fabric was folded and sown on one side only. Why waste the thread and fabric if not needed? Remember wartime budget and economy would be in mind. Compare with this SS cover example.

[Kateri]

I've only bought a repro made from original Zelt material so it's reversible with no white lining for about $20.
Saving a line of stitching on SS covers may have saved some lives on the production line.
The Heer covers I've seen online have the foliage loops fully stitched.
The marks from the helmet ventholes were interesting on the cover you showed.
Photos are my Zelt based repro,an example with a fairly thick foliage loop and a YouTube capture of Ukrainian troops in the last 2 weeks.