Heer M42 twwo-tone camouflage, EF66

[Fiore]

Hello friends,

I would appreciate any opinions on this M42 camouflage painted helmet coming up for sale. To me the overall patina and wear to the paint just feels right - a far cry from those awful fake camo jobs one so often sees. However, I know camouflage helmets are a minefield, so I will defer to better judgement than my own.

M42 shell stamped 'EF66, 1748'. Chin-strap marked '44' to the rear, no maker. According to the seller the liner may have been replaced at some point (?) - which raises the question: the camo paint covers the liner pins as well, indicating a later paint-job - but how much later? Reasonable to assume an earlier manufactured M42 got a new liner and a nice camo spray some time after issue, in the field perhaps?

[MAP]

From these photos, I'm not feeling any depth or age to the camo paint.

[Fiore]

From these photos, I'm not feeling any depth or age to the camo paint.

Really? I thought it had quite a nice faded patina to it... Perhaps the photos aren't good enough. Here's the link to the better high-resolution shots:

ratisbon's | Heer M42 camo helmet - EF66 | DISCOVER GENUINE MILITARIA, ANTIQUES & COINS

[MAP]

Thanks the Photos on Ratisbons are nice and big.

I'm 50/50 on it. I still am not convinced. But camo's are all about opinions. So I'm sure others may feel differently. But I'm happy to be in the minority.

[Schwerpunkt]

Just read the description. It is messed with to begin with.

Description
A German M42 helmet with a khaki and green 2-color camo paint which was sprayed to the shell. About 80% are still present.
Decals: no decal applied
Lining: Flexible leather lining. Still soft. Orginal cord. 58 size stamped.
Prongs: Opened once. The liner might have been re-attached.
Chin strap: "44" dated. Attached at a later time
Markings: EF66 to the reverse of the shell

Like Michael from the photos not one I would buy at an auction , truth be told I never buy from auctions.

[Fiore]

Thanks gentlemen, much appreciated!