Helmet, thoughts!

[leibregiment]

Just purchased, any thoughts on it, many thanks, Paul

[leibregiment]

another photo

any Idea on what year?

[crown.point]

Best case scenario is that he was a bad speller. It should be Oberschutze. From what I can see, I don't care much for the liner.

[leibregiment]

any Idea on what year?

Thanks, I did not buy it as an SS piece, cost me $150, its to go on a mannequin, Paul

[Derek O.]

Shell and paint look just fine.

Liner is one of the reproduction ones. It should red 'B&C Litzmannstadt 1943" on the side.

Your helmet is an M40, my favorite. It's an ET, right?

[leibregiment]

Shell and paint look just fine.

Liner is one of the reproduction ones. It should red 'B&C Litzmannstadt 1943" on the side.

Your helmet is an M40, my favorite. It's an ET, right?

Derek, thanks how can you tell its a repro? liner

[Lloyd I.]

I am not up to speed on liners but I am capable of spotting a replaced one. Paint does look original in this case and for you efforts that is a decent price for the helmet as is. The name is too fresh for being period done and is there to enhance the value. K.Bock....sounds familiar but I am away from award references...

You did well. I like it and it will display well. The size of the vent and overall shape give away the different makers.

[leibregiment]

I am not up to speed on liners but I am capable of spotting a replaced one. Paint does look original in this case and for you efforts that is a decent price for the helmet as is. The name is too fresh for being period done and is there to enhance the value. K.Bock....sounds familiar but I am away from award references...

You did well. I like it and it will display well. The size of the vent and overall shape give away the different makers.

Lloyd many thanks, I mentioned the mis-spelling and got it reduced,appreciate all your help, Paul

[Derek O.]

Derek, thanks how can you tell its a repro? liner

Look at how it is stitched in the rear. The stitching is in a odd place. The stitch count/stitch length on these is way off, also the thread is very modern looking (thin, synthetic etc.). Look where the band is riveted in the rear (by the stitching) it has rough, unrounded edges where it is joined. The leather on these is a very distinctive shape/form. These are the common reenacting liners available from dealers for around $50.
If you bought this helmet for a mannequin, that's probably a good thing since you will not have to worry about stress to the liner system.
Hope this helps.

[ROBB]

Fake liner ,chinstrap and inscription .No wear to the liner at all ,doesnt have any head shape .Shell looks good .As you say good for display . Liner should look more like this .Rob.

[Michael Kuligowski]

Fake liner ,chinstrap and inscription .No wear to the liner at all ,doesnt have any head shape .Shell looks good .As you say good for display . Liner should look more like this .Rob.

I am with Rob on this one - fake liner.. inscription and strap.. looks very familiar to Ebay latvian helmets...

[Ty Smith]

Derek, You're getting gooooood

[leibregiment]

Derek, You're getting gooooood

Many thanks to you all, its going back!