mle 16 turtle camo

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Thanks, but I'm quite happy with what I already know... and there is a limit (in this house) to how many books I can store in my office. But it is always handy to have the name of someone who really knows their onions.

Cheers,
Steve

[AndyM35]

Thanks, but I'm quite happy with what I already know... and there is a limit (in this house) to how many books I can store in my office. But it is always handy to have the name of someone who really knows their onions.

Cheers,
Steve

I guess having too many books is a good problem to have Steve, but I agree there is a limit to how many one can have

Cheers,
Andy

[MAP]

Hi Steve,

Andrea is actually a member of this forum and goes by the name of Sysyphus and he has provided a lot of assistance in the last year or so. Some of you will know him from other forums such as GHW etc He has most recently been a contributor to Oliver Lock's outstanding new book, "Stahlshutzhelme: The German Steel Combat Helmet 1915-1918". If you want to learn more about WW1 German Steel helmets, I suggest you pick up a copy.

I'll flick him an email in case he wants to comment. Otherwise perhaps send him a PM.

Andy

I will certain vouch for Andrea's qualifications....as well as his superb collection LoL. One of the few "go to" guys I trust when I need a 2nd opinion on a helmet

[Politefaun]

Don't see a helmet like this all that often, the pattern and color is amazing. The symbol is unique I've seen shields and machine gun insignia painted on, but never one of a soldier going "over the top". I don't think it means anything at all but there's a heart shape around the soldier on the front.

[MAP]

Don't see a helmet like this all that often, the pattern and color is amazing. The symbol is unique I've seen shields and machine gun insignia painted on, but never one of a soldier going "over the top". I don't think it means anything at all but there's a heart shape around the soldier on the front.

Missed that!

[HoundsTooth]

That's a great looking helmet Phil - and unique, one would think, in the world of camos. And to top it off, quite a rare size / manufacturer combo.

The symbol, with the top hat and ladder, does indeed look very much like a chimney sweep to me. That would be my guess as to what it represents. Also, being size 60 may have meant he was a small fella - better to get up chimneys?

I think Wolf said he thought it would 'detract' from the camo, but i would disagree with that - it's a disruption style of camo and i don't think having the logo on the front would affect that.

I'd also vouch for Andrea's knowledge on these WW1 helmets - it's worth reaching out to him for his opinion if you are able to.

Nick

[philgilou]

Thank you very much for your reply Nick. I'd like to contact Andrea (I don't know him) but according to Andy it takes a little time for him at the moment, and I dare not disturb him. If someone knows him well, maybe he can send him the photos. In all I really like this helmet because it allows everyone to let their imagination run, and it's true that I had a crush on it when I acquired it a few years ago.
Thank you all for the interest that this helmet has aroused

[relicz]

If you really want Andrea to reply, post it up on GHW, where he moderates.

[KatManDude]

I know in France, at least in Alsace....it is good luck to have your picture taken with a chimney sweeper, I still have mine from 1966.....so, maybe some sort of good luck symbol

[philgilou]

OK John, I'll contact him on GHW. Thank you for this advice!