Why loop on back of german helmet

[DarkHelmet]

Hi there,

I just received a helmet that I bought from Germany. The seller told me that the helmet was found in a barn in Romania.

One thing I noticed straight away when I received the helmet having not noticed from the eBay picture is a flat loop on the back of the helmet, possible for a trap. The loop looks as old as the helmet.

Does anyone here have an idea why this loop is there? Also, for some unknown reason the holes on the helmet have been soldered closed, any idea why anyone would do this?

The loop in question can bee seen on the following picture.



Thanks, Al

[Mainemilitaria]

Darkhelmet,
It's NOT A GERMAN Helmet....it's Hungarian WW2. Collectible if complete, but low value compared to German types.
John G.

[findthehelmets]

better pictures please

[Gergo B.]

The helmet is hungarian 35 M. (M35). The loop is for Cavalry. They fixed the helmet with this onto the saddle. Other hungarian troops not used the loop.

[DarkHelmet]

Thank you for your info.

The loop can be seen on this pic:

[herrdoctor]

The helmet is hungarian 35 M. (M35). The loop is for Cavalry. They fixed the helmet with this onto the saddle. Other hungarian troops not used the loop.

I must say you are wrong!All hungarian M35s were manufactured with this loop.Both browish-green army helmets and light blue airdefense helmets have the same metal attachment on the rear skirt.There is no connection to cavalry units,rear loop is a common modification on hungarian ww2 helmets.

[herrdoctor]

I must say you are wrong!All hungarian M35s were manufactured with this loop.Both browish-green army helmets and light blue airdefense helmets have the same metal attachment on the rear skirt.There is no connection to cavalry units,rear loop is a common modification on hungarian ww2 helmets.

Example.

[bukovinszky]

Hungarian ww2 helmet in avarage condition,no original paint,40 USD.

[Gergo B.]

I must say you are wrong!All hungarian M35s were manufactured with this loop.Both browish-green army helmets and light blue airdefense helmets have the same metal attachment on the rear skirt.There is no connection to cavalry units,rear loop is a common modification on hungarian ww2 helmets.

Yes, every helmets were manufactured with loop, but only the Cavalry used the loop.

See the picture:



Rohamsisak means helmet.

[Adam S.]

Very informative thread!

[Brad Lennon]

Yes, every helmets were manufactured with loop, but only the Cavalry used the loop.

See the picture:



Rohamsisak means helmet.

I agree, but I have also read that they were used by some infantry units where they were used to attach to belt when not being worn.
Just my 2 cents worth anyway.

Rgds,
Brad

[Andy C.]

Adam has a good point, great thread.

[Dr Peter P.]

I agree, but I have also read that they were used by some infantry units where they were used to attach to belt when not being worn.
Just my 2 cents worth anyway.

Rgds,
Brad


It is the regular packing thru the D-rings of the chinstrap...maybe pirate can link drawings about it...
Hanging on the belt is also not regular wearing in Royal Hungarian Army, but attaching to the breadbag, or backpack, or 35M cartridge case.

It is another question, how a Honvéd could pack it on the battlefields...we'll post period pics about the wearing!

Regards
Péter

[Gergo B.]

I made a picture for you to see it.



Fixing on the saddle: