DAK Decals with Palmtree?

[schönbeck]

Does anyone have pictures of a decals like this? Most palmtrees decals are considered fakes after what I have reda, still I have to ask to be sure. Thanks

[ROBB]

There is one tht apparently is for real ,it was shown in an addition of the Armourer ,I will see if I can dig out the pics ,I think it came from Bardia ,Rob.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Schönbeck, here are my thoughts.

I have no confidence in this type of insignia on a helmet. Any decal I would say is a 100% bad, fantasy item. If the insignia was handpainted there might just be an outside chance it might be "original" but I would feel it would be something added more by an Allied Veteran as a souvenir peice than by a German soldier.

These DAK Palm tree insignias have been around since the 1960's.

Cheers, Ade.

[schönbeck]

thanks. I have heard about the handpainted decals, and that could be true, it wasnt uncommom to alter the equipment in field.

robb** look and see if you find the decal.

[ROBB]

thanks. I have heard about the handpainted decals, and that could be true, it wasnt uncommom to alter the equipment in field.

robb** look and see if you find the decal.

Here you go Rob.

[ROBB]

Here you go Rob.

I hope you can read it .Rob.

[ROBB]

I hope you can read it .Rob.

the Palm Tree Rob.

[ROBB]

the Palm Tree Rob.

The other side with a barely visible French flag .Rob.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Robb, that particular helmet was discussed a few years back on the GDC helmet forum and was exposed as a fake.


Cheers, Ade.

[schönbeck]

since i always like to question everything since to many people goes on whats textbook or not.

Why was this helmet turned down? The provenance seems foolproof.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Schönbeck, the old thread has now gone. But I recall that the "story" that came with the helmet was just that, a "story".


Cheers, Ade.

[schönbeck]

i see, then its ok, heheheh

[Perry Floyd]

Hi Robb, that particular helmet was discussed a few years back on the GDC helmet forum and was exposed as a fake.


Cheers, Ade.

I remember that helmet , Even from the magazine pictures it looks terrible.

[Perry Floyd]

Here you go. It was displayed at last years Max and if I remembered the owner I would give him mention as well.

[Matt Wilson]

W/o knowing the research conducted on the helmet, I would ask a question. If Sgt. Gillard was captured after obtaining the helmet, how did he end the war w/it still in his possession? My limited understanding is that most armies take a very dim view of contraband which has been pilfered or looted from their countrymen or allies, found on enemy combatants. Seems like the good sgt. might have found himself shot for such a transgression. Even if he wasn't executed, are we to believe the Germans allowed him to KEEP it while in captivity? Sounds kinda thin...

Best,
Matt