Posted 10 years ago
davekelejian
(34 items)
I Guess a fairly nice example of a WWII German Combat Helmet.
This is way out of my normal type of purchase, but when something catches my eye, I have to go for it. It Has the date M1943 stamped on the inner leather part as well as the #61. I don't know if I over paid, under payed or if it is even authentic, but it was calling me and therefore it came home with me. I have bought some other military items from this location before, A few Civil War Medals, a Few bayonets ( all English ) and a few WWI items which have all been authentic. So Here it is. Any info as with anything I post is always appreciated, This I tell myself is how I gain more knowledge. Hope everyone is well and making it through this really cold winter. Please everyone stay safe and warm.
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Your thrift shops must be so different from ours. What a find!
Hey Racerrfour.
Metropolitan Washington DC area, crazy stuff we get here.
Thanks for the love Manikin, Fortapache, GeodeJem, bobby725, Caperkid, Vetraio50 and racer4four
Unless this was really sealed well, it is a remake. 70-85 yr. old leather just doesn't look like this. If the shell is original, but redone, you may have gotten a good/fair deal. The decals just don't even weather this well. Maybe for a re-enactment group or even movies. You sound happy, so you filled a space with something you obviously wanted. You're a winner! What are the stampings on the metal shell ?
it's a post war WEST GERMAN Police M52 helmet that somebody added Nazi decals to make it look like a WW2 German helmet.
These type of helmets were also issued to the BGS/Bundes Grenz Schutz - border guard units of Western Germany.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/133664-west-german-m40-52-stahlhelm-with-net
Thanks Battlegear. Have to keep an eye when shopping !
Thanks battlegear.
I am by no means an expert on military stuff. Just thought it was cool. Thanks again!
I would have bought it too, if the price was reasonable, it still looks good for displays, it's still better than a current repro, since it's an actual German helmet made for the Police / Border Guards, not some recent reproduction from China or India.
That's good to hear. Again I tell myself this is how I learn. It was hundred bucks. I guess ya win some and learn some. Still as you said cool for display which is what it will do and any non Chinese is a blessing.
Hey Battle. I thought the pattern of the vent holes in the leather was changed, or was that later ?
blunderbuss2
Did you check the link he provided up top for me? It explains this helmet to a tee and the later removal of vent holes and the removal of the 3 rivets. I like to learn trouble is I forget more then I take in.
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Guess I forgot Battles CliffsNotes ! Did I sleep thru the test too ? !! Story of my life ! Hey, 12 days is a really long memory-span these days ! LOL !! Hell, I had to look at my profile last week to know where I live. (Now, that really scared me !!)
Right there with ya blunderbuss
wait, where, who what the hell is a, huh
hmm seems perplexing
Ill get back to ya
If you can remember where I am Dave . LOL ! If you find out where I am, please let me know ! LOL !
I'm still lookin blunderbuss, great now I'm lost to. Can ya hand me a flashlight?? Pulease!
Sorry Dave. I can't remember where I left mine ! Give me a day or 2 !
Did ya find it yet? I am once again lost somewhere in my basement.
Lol
What was I looking for, Dave ? LOL !!
Umm, lemme scroll up. Uhh umm ohhh flashlight? yeah flashlight that's it.
Why would I be looking for a flashlight ?
Yes Yes It's getting spooky down here and I have to Pee. Flashlight Pulease!