Would like opinions on this SS Transitional helmet

**Waady** · 05-25-2021, 01:50 PM

Hi, I am new to helmet collecting and recently purchased this helmet from a reputable vendor. It was sold as a 1934 Transitional SS single decal. Hoping you can provide opinions regarding its authenticity.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-25-2021 01:50 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Schwerpunkt** · 05-25-2021, 04:30 PM

And I imagine you paid 15 to 20K for it.
Brave man.

**Narcis** · 05-25-2021, 05:12 PM

Hi,
So, Schwerpunkt, what is your opinion? Your comment is not understood.
Thanks.
Luc

**Schwerpunkt** · 05-25-2021, 06:00 PM

If you bought it from a reputable source he would have charged you a reputable price of 15 to 20 K.
Or he sold you it for a whole lot less ?
These are very dangerous helmets to buy for that kind of money. The insignia were painted and paint is easy to fake. Secondly a lot of these helmets were re used , repainted for other war uses so not many authentic ones are left hence the inflated prices for those considered original.
is the interior completely painted black ?
Personally I would send it back.

**Adravor** · 05-25-2021, 06:08 PM

That does not look like a painted Decal to me Schwerpunkt.

**M38** · 05-25-2021, 06:33 PM

The decal does not look painted to me either. But also unfortunately it does not look real either. I personally have never encountered a single decal SS transitional helmet in 50+ years of collecting that was real. I'd ask for a refund.

Cheers,
Terry

**Schwerpunkt** · 05-25-2021, 07:14 PM

by Adravor

That does not look like a painted Decal to me Schwerpunkt.

Indeed , it is not painted which in itself is a problem.

**Schwerpunkt** · 05-25-2021, 07:15 PM

by M38

The decal does not look painted to me either. But also unfortunately it does not look real either. I personally have never encountered a single decal SS transitional helmet in 50+ years of collecting that was real. I'd ask for a refund.

Cheers,
Terry

That says a lot Terry , for one to be real it needs unquestionable provenance.

**helmet2id** · 05-26-2021, 01:40 AM

I am with Terry - send it back. Jim G.

**Waady** · 05-26-2021, 01:50 AM

Ok thanks everyone, that's helpful. In regards to answering some of the questions that have been raised, I paid about one tenth of the prices you've mentioned so that probably is a good indicator. Regarding the question of is it black inside the helmet- yes it is but the inner dome of the helmet has a slightly different patina to it. It is very slightly lighter in colour (but this is very subtle).