SS Helmet authentication new member

[Dave22]

Hi, I am a new member to the forum,
My buddy had this helmet for years in his basement on a shelf. I have seen it for many years, I was young then.
It recently has become mine, I value your opinions on it. This helmet came from his uncle WW2 Veteran in the 70's my friend sprayed the SS ruin side with black spray paint (he told me "I was a stupid kid") when he was older he tried to remove the residue.

Please, I would like to know what you guys think of this helmet?, also can you tell me what branch or whom from the SS would have worn this type of helmet?



Thank you and its nice to finally have a question

Dave