Possible Navy?

[hervé30]

I have a photo of the liner, but can not post on waf.....too bad;

[808]

Well, as far as I'm concerned, help, praise and "tips" will have to be found by someone else from now on. I'm done with this kind of childish behaviour too.

I wouldn't blame ya for that Chris!

[ITALIANWARFRONT]

http://www.walhalla.se/topic/39237-r...et-for-review/

Here is an obvious RAD DD transitional fake posted from the same auction the obvious fake DD SS M34 with the Kelly Hicks matching description was also for sale, thankfully removed. I'm not sure whose vetting your helmets Craig but they need to step up their game a few notches, they are letting terrible fakes through.

What about the FJ camo ?

http://youlistit.cgmauctions.com/det...ratroop-Helmet

[DougB]

I've not been and have no time to go to the site only seen what's posted but yes, that one is a

These "u list it" sites are a waste of time and are fake heaven typically.

Most disappointing with seeing such obvious fakes being sold like this.

[Hoss]

I don't know why we are still discussing this CG helm.
Please look at the helm link posted by member waffenreich is it only me that gets a nice instant gut feeling I'm looking at a beautiful helmet, if not I want to learn more hopefully from you Gents.
After the remark in the wire thread I don't know if I want be here anymore I was thumped by an interest in helms at 8yrs old been collecting off and on for over 40yrs and I'm still learning but my little know must be worth a post or two without being attacked. The helm that started this thread sorry I just initially didn't like it the poster asked for opinions I wanted to see more just my honest opinion future buyer enjoy it.

Doug
The RAD was an instant NO my friend as everyone knows except the auction, horrible. The dealer flys in and takes off treating us like a bunch of mugs.

Regards
Eric

[DougB]

Possible Navy?

Eric, I agree that an entire helmet should be shown on a thread not just snippets. And I am not anti-Craig just anti-fake. These u list it sites no matter who runs them are a breeding ground for bad helmets.

[NARVIK1940]

I have no doubt that this is an original, unmessed with KM helmet. Salty, but the real deal.

[Waffenreich]

I agree. From the pics of the outside it appears to be an original KM M-35 overpaint - just not overpainted in shipboard grey

I have no doubt that this is an original, unmessed with KM helmet. Salty, but the real deal.

[NARVIK1940]

It is clearly a shipboard overpaint. There are a few examples in collections with identical paint. Shipboard helmets can be everything from very light grey to dark blue. This one is an intermediate blue grey.

[Craig Gottlieb]

You can complain all you want, but launching a "you list it" auction takes time and energy, and at this point, sacrifices from me. I'm willing to list real artifacts with no reserves and low opening bids, and some items (like the Navy helmet) are going cheap. I was offered more than $1625 for the helmet from WAFers, and they didn't bid (even though the photos of the interior were clearly posted on the auction). I paid the price of it being an Army helmet, so I made money, and don't care that someone got a deal. I only wish it hadn't been a dealer.

I'm also slowly ferreting out fakes on the website, and many people have expressed overwhelming support for the new site, and are helping to monitor for the fake-mongers. I will do my BEST to keep the fakery from happening. As for the FJ helmet in the above post, the owner was alerted, and had the option of re-branding the auction as "Reproduction" or ending the auction and discussing the helmet on WAF. He chose the latter.

In any event, the Navy went to a dealer, who will no doubt sell it for $3000 to $4000. Those of you who clamor for "deals" and criticize the hobby for being filled with "overpriced dealers" ought to pay attention.

[Spanish Freiwillige]

It is clearly a shipboard overpaint. There are a few examples in collections with identical paint. Shipboard helmets can be everything from very light grey to dark blue. This one is an intermediate blue grey.

I always thought that the shipboard paint was that lighter gray color, mine definetely has a darker huew to it but like you say a little bluish..I always thought thses were reissue overpaintes ment for some land based position....

I cannot upload photos right now as with some new polices some internet connections have been blocked, yet as soon as I make better photos I will upload them...now I have a few photos in file not to good as Im not a great photographer that I can send to somebody if they will do the favor to uploadthem for me....

[Spanish Freiwillige]

So maybe coastal artillery?
Eric

I would think so......, but I could be mistaken.....but definetely GOLD KM eagle on mine....

[Hoss]

I would think so......, but I could be mistaken.....but definetely GOLD KM eagle on mine....

Pictures from my files but I don't know the unit.

Eric

[Spanish Freiwillige]

Eric, this helmet you show desent seam to be repainted, but to have factory paint finish....

[Hoss]

Eric, this helmet you show desent seam to be repainted, but to have factory paint finish....

Yea sorry naughty me I've been dying to know the unit and wish I'd bought that puppy, love to see your helm mate with the paint.

Eric