'ss' austrian helmet

[inimicus]

I'm pretty sure this is a WWI austrian helm and equally sure it is NOT a real SS-VT helm. comments? thanks and 2011 best

[Paolo]

It's a post WW1 Tzchech helmet. Depending on the stamp on the shell could be an original WW1 shell repainted in the tipical greenish colour use in the 20s.
Agree on what you about being a good SS helmet

Paolo

[inimicus]

thanks mate - someone's going to be well-burned on this one at auction I'm afraid...

dw

[Bond]

This is the same one, I think.

Jerry

[inimicus]

are you the winning bidder??

[Bond]

are you the winning bidder??

It does not start to the 8th jan, but pre bidding has it at $550.

Jerry

[inimicus]

oh. anyhow, do you think it's f a k e ?

[Bond]

oh. anyhow, do you think it's f a k e ?

Not really my area, but interesting all the same. The decals look to be of a sticky back plastic type, which is wrong, as far as I understand about them, so yes its a fake, IMO. It all looks a bit pimped to me. Did such helmets exist?

Here are some larger versions of the decal pics.

Jerry

[zbv500]

Fake decals for sure.

Jens