will do guys thanks!
will do guys thanks!
Overpaint is considered a camo by some. Even single color. Not what we traditionally call a camo but technically it is.
It don't think it is an ET decal but better photos will tell. The curved line in front of the eye is more like a HJK than an ET as well as the left foot.
Yes. I see the strokes as well. I think they stop at the liner band but can't tell.
IMHO, I think you got lucky and it is an original shell, paint, decal. Again, photos are lacking so once you get it, please take better photos. Others with more decal experience will be around and maybe able to help with the photos provided.
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Don’t get loud with me man ! I hear that. Just the exterior doesn’t look like an overpaint to me. (Inside looks like my Reissue M35 w the brush strokes Though). And decal head doesn’t necessarily look ET but the feet do to me (dimple). Again decal is crumbling away and pics bad. So we shall see. Gnite mates. ( or “Gday“ to Andy )
Z
Noob, a repaint is not a bad thing at all and just shows a little bit more of the helmets history. Repaints such as this that were done during war time can be looked upon as a kind of camouflage as the aim was to dull down the original paint to take away the shine. Shame about the decal and liner but as a first helmet and as long as it’s in your budget and you like then all is well. If you continue to collect you might notice that you start to spend more and upgrade to better quality helmets it’s really up to how far you want to go.
As Paddy said good quality photos are a must so don’t be afraid to move on if the seller won’t provide more - always the best policy when you’re not able to hold the helmet prior to purchase or until you feel more confident. Plenty of other good ones out there.
Andy
Thanks! I didn't know the decal was in such rough condition. I thought I was lucky when I saw it. Is there any way I can preserve the decal? Even though it is extremely rough?
Just leave the decal and helmet as is. Don't clean it at all. It's fine the way it is.
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The textured paint inside could be a factory error, the outside does not seem repainted.
Decal is indeed a HJ&K so EF or NS helmet.
The liner band if steel could be original to the helmet, that is something the new owner would need to check , without disassembly.
Like MAP said , do not clean or use any preservation oils it just does not work.
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My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Perhaps the decal was folded over on itself on the left side lower. Agree with Frank about the outside paint but the paint inside the read skirt is odd if it’s the original finish and appears brush applied at least in one photo. Having said that and considering how close the paint goes to the band I would have thought the band would have paint on it too!? The chinstrap bale has something on it though. Will be interesting to see better photos.
How the band is bent, i would guess it could be a post war replacement. Especially as the outside looks good enough for the liner to have atleast some leather remains.
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