g0ozs Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Dear All I have 2 helmets from my late father's collection to identify and guess a value for. Someone already has first refusal but I would like to know what I'm selling ! Hopefully they will be of interest as pictures to some here and may yet find their way to the for sale sub-forum. My daughter has become attached to the net-covered one so I would rather not sell it unless of great value (and I can find a cheaper replica for her to use!) Regards Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Helmet with net covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Camouflage Covered Helmet Are the cuts in the sides damage or intentional to allow addition of foliage for camouflage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) First one looks Dutch from the 50's with US items added to it (sweatband and chinstrap) The steel shell has a stamping on the visor, inside. What does it say. The liner is also Dutch used, 1970's to 80's. Low value, maybe 10-15 GBP Second one looks like a WW2 steel shell with probably a 80's paraliner. The steel shell also should have a number on the inside, neer the front. The slits in the camo cover are indeed for foliage or such. The cover is 60-70's. It has stampings on one of the flaps when you remove the liner. Value is more difficult on the 2nd one. Paraliners from the 80's are less wanted that with Vietnam era dates. Its dated on the webbing, remove chinstrap to see it. Steel shell, to determine better you need to remove the camo cover. If its smooth on the outside its less valuble than if the Original cork finish is still there. So...more pics please. Edited January 17, 2016 by Enigma Extra info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Enigma Many thanks! I think we were parked over the crossroads from you at Beltring. At this price I am happy for my daughter to keep the net one ! I will next be at my storage barn in daylight next weekend, so I will dismantle the camo one and try for a better picture inside the net one then Best Regards Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Enigma Many thanks! I think we were parked over the crossroads from you at Beltring. At this price I am happy for my daughter to keep the net one ! I will next be at my storage barn in daylight next weekend, so I will dismantle the camo one and try for a better picture inside the net one then Best Regards Iain Hi Iain Glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi Enigma Here are the photos you requested - I sold the helmet today so cant investigate further I'm afraid. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Two more found today - first one British 1980s (easy when you find the label!) Does anyone know its intended purpose ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 This one appears to be German - the eagle sticker seems somehow to modern but the leather lining is definitely old or badly stored - has someone tried to "improve" a genuine one by adding insignia ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Enigma Here are the photos you requested - I sold the helmet today so cant investigate further I'm afraid. Iain [ATTACH=CONFIG]112178[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]112179[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]112180[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]112181[/ATTACH] The steel one is from 1945, made by McCord. Liner probably from the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The second one is a German M38 Fallschirmjäger (paratroop) helmet. I can't comment if it's an original or repro, but most you see nowadays are repro so this one will most likely be too. If it isn't you'll have hit the jackpot though. Best to wait for more opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward53 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Two more found today - first one British 1980s (easy when you find the label!) Does anyone know its intended purpose ? That is the Mk6 helmet which was standard issue from the late 80s to some time in the 90s (I think) for all arms not requiring specialist headgear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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