Parade helmet

[werner1303]

A friend of mine wants to sell me a helmet but I never seen one like this before.
Could someone tell me if it's a real one or not...?
Thanks guys...

[francis006]

pass !

[DougB]

pass !

Words of wisdom!

[Steve Sherlock]

First, I'll agree with the above opinions. Now, that being said,
Second, what exactly is that shell? I've never seen that style before. It actually looks like something out of a Sgt. Rock and Easy Company comic book from back in the '60s. (Some of you will remember those.)
I'd love to hear from someone who knows.
Thanks,
Steve

[helmuthunter]

Looks like it's a M16/17 type light weight shell as used by the RLB and Luftshutz period WW2 and before. I like the Y chinstrap harness but the liner looks a bit odd. Paint and decals post WW2 fake.

[Ron P]

Is it not an East German fireman's helmet? That is what it looks like to me.

[helmuthunter]

Is it not an East German fireman's helmet? That is what it looks like to me.

I disagree. The shell is a lightweight M16/17 as used by prewar RLB and Luftschutz and Bannschutz as well.