is this British helmet a good deal?

[MAS36]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1OO-ORIGINAL-WOR...QQcmdZViewItem

the seller claims it's British? but I think it is post war Dutch?

[sabertasche]

Don't know about being Dutch, but it's waaaay too expensive!

Greg

[lnijherald]

It certainly looks Dutch and like Greag says, overpriced. I have a 1941 made British helmet with original chinstrap and a post-war liner for €15 in case you are interested.

Cheers, Luc

[ROBB]

Its not British and wasnt even made in ww2 .warbooty more like waridontknowwhatiamtalkingaboutbooty Rob

[tinlid]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1OO-ORIGINAL-WOR...QQcmdZViewItem

the seller claims it's British? but I think it is post war Dutch?

its a belgian or dutch helmet so don't go for it if you are after a ww2 helmet.

[MAS36]

I just checked the maker markings:

VB 56 1SLN

it is DUTCH

VERBLIFA = VB [DUTCH]

probably made in 1956? post war civil defense

[Haplo]

Yes the number 56 indicates that it's made in 1956.
Price indication would be about $15,-
Maybe $20,- if in good condition.
But not $175 ,-
Not in 175 years.

[ritchie4]

A couple ways to tell, first always check the stamps on the helmet, as stated earlier this ones dutch. the chinstrap is not a ww2 model chinstrap, the liner does not look like the brown post war beglian ones, but you can usually find ada te on the the cross straps of the liner. I wouldn't pay $175 for a complete ww2 helmet with original netting and scrim.

[MAS36]

somebody bid on the helmet for $75 right now