Quick Helmet Help Needed!

[Geoff Ward]

Hey Guys,Had a text from a Craigslist want ad and need some help from the Deutsche
Experts! I haven't seen anything like this before Any help appreciated. Sorry its the only pic I got..

Thanks,Geoff

[blinky]

It appears to be Hungarian WWII. They were similar to the German helmet but with the strap loop on the back. These were also used by Finland. Collectors Armory used to sell these in the 1980s (I think they were Finnish helmets) and I see IMA has them for sale now as well.

[blinky]

The IMA helmet


http://www.ima-usa.com/original-wwii...el-helmet.html

[Geoff Ward]

Thanks Blinky,I owe you a Frosty Beverage!! G.

[blinky]

You're welcome!

[honvéd]

non of the IMA helmets got the original wwII liner...

[blinky]

Right, they come from Finland.
Helmets with original Hungarian Army liners and chinstraps are very hard to find (at least here in the US).

[honvéd]

even in hungaria the most helmets come with a post war liner. but it is still possible t find a untouched wwII helmet...