M34 for discusson please.

[ruddersrangers44]

As this Helmet is being offered on ebay the seller has a few slightly varied examples of M34.
my question is this a good gap filler until i can purchase a DD orignal.?
does the gloss black de-value it a lot.?
Is it actually a wartime example.?
does the T inside the box stamp marking stand for THALE and we're they only producing during WW2?
sorry for all the questions but its at a fair price to me but want to know what you guys think about me purchasing or not.
thanks in advance as always.

[MAP]

Definitely post war repaint. The exterior does not match the interior. Plus, given this difference I would say the exterior paint is new(ish) and not part of a post war "refurb" for use by firefighters.

Based on that....I don't see it as a filler. But all depends on the price. (assume when you say DD you mean a Civic DD and not a military M35 DD)

The rest looks to be period. No idea on the "T".

[TheGoon]

As map said it looks like a post war repaint, IMO your probably better off with saving that money you would spend on this and put it towards a nice original DD lid which in the long run you would be a lot happier with.

[ruddersrangers44]

Thanks guys yes your right,better in the long run to wait and go without rather than have something you wouln't be entirely happy with.!!!