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05-04-2024 07:33 PM
# ADS
Circuit advertisement
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I just saw that I posted this one in 2017. Sorry about that. The pictures I took today are a little bit better so I guess it's okay. Jim G.
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Very nice Jim, it's a very early one indeed.
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Just not one that collectors see every day. I'm pleased you gave this one an encore Jim.
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A fantastic early police helmet Jim! I love it! All complete and I must say I think Imperial steel helmets look great in satin black paint! Quite a rare beast too considering the multiple decal updates these helmets went through following the seizure of power by the National Socialists. The size and style of the decals on this example would I believe date it to between April and July 1934. After July, larger mobile swaz and more regular national shield were applied. Your swaz appears the be the smaller early one and smaller nation shield with pointed bottom. Amazing to have a piece that fits into such a narrow time frame.
Yes, DRP is a patent stamp and stands for Deutches Reichs Patent. Incidentally, I have an officers Pickelhaube cover with a black DRP stamp in the front. I assume paint is covering any lot number in the dome? Or perhaps being a commercial style helmet, the number 8 is indeed a lot number and these were stamped in the sides? What style of liner band and any markings?
Thanks for giving this one the spotlight once again.
Andy
Last edited by AndyM35; 05-06-2024 at 06:32 AM.
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