The first model BGS Helmet

[Bernhard]

Long part of the strap :

[Bernhard]

Nicely stamped , but tough to photograph :

BGS , ..Berlin 1965

[Bernhard]

Last model of the BGS helmet that I have in my collection is another LS made shell.
This time we have a 66 in a more greenish paint that looks more like Polizeigrün.
No ventilation holes on this one:

[Bernhard]

Profile:

[Bernhard]

The I 53 interior unfortunately missing the rubber pad in the top crown:

[Bernhard]

Maker mark and shell size:

[Bernhard]

Another view:

[Bernhard]

Buckle side of the chinstrap : Note riveted instead of sewing.

[Bernhard]

Here a shot of the Quist helmet with the issue helmet net.

[Bernhard]

Another helmet accessoir that can be seen in many period pics is the BGS
helmet training band.
Seems that this model has also been worn by the Bundeswehr in the early years.

Red side out :

[Bernhard]

Here we have the yellow side out :


Hope you like it !

Regards

Bernhard

[sgtmonroe]

Thank you Bernhard for the wonderful information [and images] of this little known, and rarely covered, subject!

[malborghetto]

Hello,
here another BGS Helmet first model. Wehrmacht m35 ET66 shell with first model liner. The ink stamp insinde the shell is unknown to me.
Regards, Christian

[Bernhard]

Thank´s for showing !
Schöner Helm !!!

Regards

Bernhard

[Guardian 5]

Christian,

What a beauty!!!

This is the first clear color picture I recall seeing of the first model liner which Ludwig Baer refers to as the "vereinfachter Innenausstattung".

The stamp is a mystery to me as well. Does anyone recognize it? I know Linnemann & Schnetzer were involved with BGS helmet development early on; could this be an early version of their "LS" logo?

All the best,
TJ