Opinion on Luftwaffe helmet

[Jan]

Hi there Gentlemen,


What´s your kind opinion about this lid. The strap is not original. All help welcome!


Best, Jan

[Jan]

Very faint marking on the shell.

Best, Jan

[Neil Hever]

It appears to be an authentic single decal M42 example. No red flags as far as I can see. The aging of the paint for this type of helmet appears consistent with what I have seen over the years. Our members will ask for a better photo of the decal, a manufacturer code and size (look at left the skirt area) and better photos of the chin strap and hardware. NH

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi, looks like a decent Luftwaffe M42 to me as well, I cannot see any obvious issues, but to be 100% sure a good expandable close-up of the decal will be needed. Leon.

[Jan]

This pic of the decal should be at least a little better...

Best,

Jan

[bigmacglenn]

I agree, an honest M42...Very Nice Example...That's a Keeper, in my opinion...
cheers, Glenn

[Jan]

Thanks Glenn, I ve been staring at the pics for hours and hours and thinking about everything I´ve learned on this Forum since the start. Everything looks right on this one (except for the replaced strap of course but I can live with that).

Best, Jan

[Schwerpunkt]

It's a good helmet.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Thanks Glenn, I ve been staring at the pics for hours and hours and thinking about everything I´ve learned on this Forum since the start. Everything looks right on this one (except for the replaced strap of course but I can live with that).

Best, Jan

Go for it! A nice helmet. Leon.

[Neil Hever]

Curious. What makes you think the strap is replaced? A few more photos would help. Also, I always recommend allowing the strap to hang loosely rather than across the brim of the helmet. Over time, the strap will get damaged - possibly "knifed through" on the rim. NH