SS Cover helmet

[jotuntroll]

From my point of wiev the cover has not been on that helmet since it saw action. Background as a skilled corrosion worker the helmet looks muck more corroded and aged then the cover itself. I question why the thin zeltmaterial used for cover seems strong and elastic while the tough leather in the helmet has rotten away...

[Lorenz]

Hi

VERY NICE LAST PATTERN OF SS COVER!!!
CONGRATS!!!

BY LORENZ

[ROBB]

Looks like it has been aged but I could be wrong I usually am .Rob.

[Fritz]

The cover looks like a nice one and from my experience it could match the shape of the helmet. The cotton duck material is very resistant... if stored in a vented area it could get wet for many times without taking large damage. I have seen helmets that looked worse that this that still had relativly nice covers on them....To say if this pair was together since the war is a tough challenge though...still IMO it could be. It looks as if the outside of the helmet looks much better than the inside...?


Cheers


Fritz

[Fritz]

Looks like it has been aged but I could be wrong I usually am .Rob.

Don't give up, Rob. Your opinion is welcome.

Cheers

Fritz

[Derek O.]

Interesting find!
P.S. Like your name - the mark of the legions.

[espenlaub]

For me nothing wrong, I think that the helmet and and the cover very hard to find in the same condition- my way it's just the cover removed to see the decal...

[ROBB]

Don't give up, Rob. Your opinion is welcome.

Cheers

Fritz

So far its 2 SS helmet covers and 2 wrong calls its a treacherous field .If its real I am pleased for you because they do look awesome .Rob.

[Asper]

It seems as if the helmet was hung by the chin-strap and left-out in the elements.... That would explain the shape and stiffness of the strap - and also explain the fading of the cover and heavy rusting of the rocker clips.

Can you show us the external part of the shell please?

Cheers,
Asper

[Ron P]

The cover looks like a nice one and from my experience it could match the shape of the helmet. The cotton duck material is very resistant... if stored in a vented area it could get wet for many times without taking large damage. I have seen helmets that looked worse that this that still had relativly nice covers on them....To say if this pair was together since the war is a tough challenge though...still IMO it could be. It looks as if the outside of the helmet looks much better than the inside...?


Cheers


Fritz

I agree. It looks like it spent many years in a very humid atmosphere (eg. damp cellar). Cotton duct material can remain resistant to water, mold, pH variations over a long period of time. I think its good. Regards, Ron.

[prussian.guard]

i would leave everything as it is that helmet is talking to me in a big way.it is best left as it is.i wouldnt even take the cover off. A TRUE PIECE OF HISTORY

[Daniele C]

i cant say if they were together ever since or not but to me the cover s clips match perfectly the wear of the edge of the helmet.if they ve been together ever since maybe they ve been in a position and in a place where humidity "ruined" only the inside of the helmet(mostly)