What is this Helmet?

[SAMann]

Hello All,

I am trying to find information on this Helmet. There appears to be a VERY light stamp where the maker mark should be, but I can't make it out. Looks to me

to be a Police helmet, But I am not sure if it is even German! What appears to be a repair or weld in the back of the inside is not. Maybe Just a Water Mark?

All comments are welcome and Appreciated.

Thank You All, SAMann

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[helmet2id]

It is a Third Reich period lightweight M34 civic helmet, probably of Austrian manufacture, used by Police and Fire personnel, and other civil agencies. I like the vet art! Probably the names of the guys with whom the vet served. Some condition issues but I think it is a great piece. Jim G.

[Rescue190]

Interesting helmet and good find with much history. My guess it could have been done at a post war reunion. Just my thought.
John

[Airbornehunter]

I wouldn't immediately assume its a reunion piece. Here's mine and the original photo from his photo album. I have all the rest of the photos from the album as well. All the same, taken in Europe. My guy was 7th US Army. Best ABN

[MAP]

War time or reunion. All part of the history.

Salty as Jim said, but a great piece. I really enjoy vet art helmets. This is the first M34 I've seen. And the most heavily inscribed.

[SAMann]

Many Thanks for all the comments, guys. I bought 2 helmets from the guy who brought them back many years ago. I don't really collect headgear so they are the only two helmets in my collection. They came from a random Wanted Ad in the local newspaper when I was starting out. SAMann