A (dirty) tan camo helmet

**Rylan** · 02-28-2013, 01:35 AM

I just got this helmet today. It's definitely in rough condition. One major dent in the top from who knows what? Anyways I noticed there was a dry clump of mud or dirt stuck in the behind the liner, barely noticeable. While inspecting the helmet I accidently dropped it, and instantly cursed. I know I know, it's already seen a lot worse and has a huge dent in the top, who cares about dropping it a couple of feet, it thankfully didn't leave a mark that I could see... but it did do a perfect job of knocking out that clump of bug infested mud, I didn't know it was so damn big. It was slowly making a mess where ever I would set the damn thing down. Not proud that I dropped my helmet, but I think I'm glad that mud is out of there lol.

I think it's an honest lid, any chance of it being some sort of Afrika camo? Sadly someone painted a swastika on the front of the helmet..

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**Sir Payne** · 02-28-2013, 01:57 AM

I don't believe this one is original. The painted dent worries me, and the wear is suspicious. Can you get some photos of the interior where the dent is located and a close up of the dent from the outside?

Corey

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**MD Helmets** · 02-28-2013, 01:58 AM

Maybe it's petrified camel feces. Just kidding. Could have come from anywhere. Sit it next to the helmet. Ou never know, and it's still part of the history.

Edit: just to clarify, IF this is an original tan Camo than I would keep it with it. I don't think it is though.

**Rylan** · 02-28-2013, 03:52 AM

So what's the conclusion here, the outside was repainted in tan, and then aged? or are any other parts not-original?

**Sir Payne** · 02-28-2013, 03:56 AM

by Rylan

So what's the conclusion here, the outside was repainted in tan, and then aged? or are any other parts not-original?

Can you post more photos? close ups of the dent area on the outside and inside, and close ups of the split pins and Red swastika.

**relicz** · 02-28-2013, 04:09 AM

This helmet has possibilities, I wouldn't write it off just yet. Sometimes whitewashed helmets take on this hue with age. Could also be tan. Any history accompanying it?

Swaz may be vet art added post war.

**Sir Payne** · 02-28-2013, 04:16 AM

by relicz

Sometimes whitewashed helmets take on this hue with age.

That was my second guess. Here is an example I use to own, for comparison

**Rylan** · 02-28-2013, 04:17 AM

Hi John, not much history with this one unfortunately. Was told to be a vet bring back.. not that means anything though. But I have taken more photos that might help, looks to be very tan IMO.