New stuff found at Milano last weekend

[Gran Sasso]

Other side:

[Gran Sasso]

Back:

[Gran Sasso]

Inside:

[Gran Sasso]

Helmet with one of two gasmask-cans I own (for a long time, both from a diff. source) in 100% same colour:

[besslein]

Inside:

great big size helmet Patrick

[Frank Schneider]

Patrick,

awesome finds! You always seem to find the right stuff at the right time. And another green smock! - Are you trying to build a whole platoon of these greenies?
The blue helmet is not what I would call a 'stunning camo', but it is very interesting, seeing the camo paint covered by blue paint. One would suggest green by this time was preferred, probably they used what was on-hand. Probably a quick 'in-transit' job between Italy and Russia.
Great that a connection to Sergey's helmet could be made. One of the things that makes this forum so good.

Kind regards,
Frank.

[Gran Sasso]

The blue helmet is not what I would call a 'stunning camo', but it is very interesting, seeing the camo paint covered by blue paint.

It seems like blue paint used for camo-reasons was not rare back then - maybee we should start a "blue-camo"-thread?

[Frank Schneider]

It seems like blue paint used for camo-reasons was not rare back then - maybee we should start a "blue-camo"-thread?

That would be a good idea Patrick! Allthough I have nothing the like in my collection, I am very curious to what items were camo'ed blue, and if these are LW specific or through all branches.

Frank.

[Sergey K.]

Interesting shell Sergey. Could I see some close ups of the paint please?

How many hooks are still on the shell? The hook does appear to be much larger than those used on covers.

Any comments on hooks , Willi ???

[Jean-Loup]

Sergei, that is a very cool helmet you posted, especialy when put beside the one found at Milano.

[Sergey K.]

Sergei, that is a very cool helmet you posted, especialy when put beside the one found at Milano.

Thank you , Jean-Loup ... next spring i prepare to visit these place where mine was found , there are many interesting items came from there . Hope to be successful in finds .

[ZAM]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=928873

I have a blue GM container too...

Best regards

Dirk

[SkaraBrae]

Good eyes, Óscar! Note the spezial "offizers-jump-shoes" worn by Von der Schulenburg...

Von der Schulenburg have his own idea about military fashion. Also he wears a Luftwaffe "crusher" visor with no chinstraps.

[Willi Z.]

Any comments on hooks , Willi ???

Sergey, I have decided to wait almost 10 years before I will answer..... thanks

Certainly not helmet cover hooks, but I have seen larger era hooks such as these.

[Willi Z.]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=928873

I have a blue GM container too...

Best regards

Dirk

Very nice Dirk. I used to own a similar one which was dated '44.