Quite expensive for what it is, but its a genuine relic M40 helmet with what appears to be the remains of a name on the inside skirt. Backing from a Heer decal. Damage either caused by blast concussion or being dropped much later.
It’s a good solid relic helmet Will. Perhaps a bit high in price, especially considering how the shipping kills us here in Australia
However, it’s your first lid and it’s an original, so congratulations.
Andy
AUD150-200 is what these are bringing here ( at least that's what I have been getting for the ones I have sold this year )
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
As the others have said nice first helmet, I know these relics that have remains of the liners in them go for a bit more then the average relic these days.
Hi. Due to the helmet having a liner how do I preserve both helmet and liner? I have it stored too closely to where I’m at most of the time but it’s in a dry room one of the only in the space how do I take care of it?
Well the rust looks pretty stable, so I would leave it as is and monitor for deterioration and adjust the conditions it’s kept in accordingly. Just leave the liner as - there is no really way of preserving it without altering it.
If you do want to do something to the steel, have a look at this post by Danmark:
A "rescue" of a M42 SS relic
Andy
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