Thoughts on this ebay item

[SMP]

hi, what are your opinions on this helmet on ebay, No 320428855317. it looks ok to me. thanks.

Nice original G&S, but shows clear signs of a previous re-paint.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

[Carl Ellingstad]

Curious what your guys opinion is on this eBay auction: commando trousers

[lnijherald]

The knickerbocker style bottom reminds me of the post-war Belgium para trousers:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...rs#post1909354

Luc

[Old Smelly]

IMHO complete bollocks! I don't think they were ever factory produced, most likely unit modified as many you see in original pics have slight differences.
Lee

[Carl Ellingstad]

If its a new made, how many years have fake labels generally been on the market?

[jelle]

And here is another from Hans.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Paratrooper-s-...d=p3286.c0.m14

[marc b]

And here is another from Hans.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Paratrooper-s-...d=p3286.c0.m14

Looks like Belgian made, early 50's!
Marc

[JEROEN1944]

Do you have some pictures from a Belgium para trouser Marc? Some Canadian parts from 1st Canpara did wear British para trousers. I dont believe they did major ajustments to modify there trousers to look like there British counterparts. Although some did some heavy changes to there smocks.

Jeroen

[marc b]

Hi Jeroen,
I had these Belgians years ago....but don't think I have pictures anymore. I will have a look in my archives, I hope I still find something.
What is typical Belgian is the label inside the trousers. (and also british post war I think)
If I find more I let you know.

Take care,
Marc

[Old Smelly]

This was sold and now relisted, strange?????
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[lnijherald]

According to the seller a fault occurred, I asked what it was. The seller replied "the transaction".

To me that sounds like the seller refused to complete the deal and relisted the helmet with a massive reserve.

Luc

[Old Smelly]

Judging from the sellers other items I think this is a set made up and blancoed by a re-enactor, so why the high price?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Old Smelly]

Para Helmet

Shell and liner look good but what about the straps? Look odd to me.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-BRITISH-AI...d=p3911.c0.m14

[Greg B]

Straps definately look strange, kind of look like they have been dyed but how can you dye a strap that should.. would of been black. Unless they are some very rare production run, I'd say they would have to be either fake or been played with.

Greg

[garthbtp]

Hi all this is my helmet up for auction.

The straps have not been dyed and they are original to helmet. Ade Stevenson has seen this helmet in perso. I can tell you Greg it has not been messed with. Another BMB helmet i have also has a brownish tinge as the dying was obviously not done well.

Many thanks,

Regards Garth