M1918 German Camo Helmet

[FPerseghetti]

Hello again mates !

A friend of mine is interested on the following helmet but would like to know your comments about its camo before making a deal ...

Can you please help us on this matter ?

Thankl you in advance !

[AndyM35]

I actually viewed this one last night on eBay.

An original shell which looks good inside.

I would ask the seller for more high res closeups of the paint as the period of application cannot be discerned from these photos.

Andy

[MAP]

I actually viewed this one last night on eBay.

An original shell which looks good inside.

I would ask the seller for more high res closeups of the paint as the period of application cannot be discerned from these photos.

Andy

Agree. Everything seems to be "flat" with the paint. I see no real age. These are gut feelings but generally I trust my gut.

[AndyM35]

Also of note, the black dividing lines are so perfect they appear not to have been applied by hand.

When you ask for the photos tell the seller you need photos as close as the one below. You need to be bale to study the paint extremely closely to determine the age.

Andy

[spandau]

I agree with the guys comments. The black lines are too clinical and smooth IMO. The original application was done by broad brushes if available or even with fingers or whatever was to hand in the field. I don't think many were commercially painted. bear in mind the M18 didn't come out till Aug 1918 onwards so original cammo versions are very rare. handle with care but you never know. The internals look good btw. Chin strap should be dated 1918 if not it is possibly a 1920's replacement. cheers Tony

[Anderson]

Likewise. Let's see the good closeup photos of the paint.

[FPerseghetti]

Hello guys !

These are good points you raised ! Lets see if the seller cooperate on providing more detailed pictures.

In case he doesn't, I'd say a don't go to my friend IMO.

thank you !

[Chopperman]

I agree with the above. It looks too good.