Good lid, DO NOT REMOVE THE RUST, Just like on any other relic with natural condition,rust,patina, etc you remove that, you will regret it.I come across Civil War belt buckles that the moron has buffed out t a semi shine, next to worthless, like these nit wits that *polish old helmets, daggers with mineral oil, baby oil, WD-40!!!LOL, they put a shine on the reliv that can never disappear
Well at least its not dented , crushed up etc...Is that old paint over the decal? or just worn away?
Just worn away.... But it's an untouched honest piece, that alone means something to me... I rather like it, actually!
its 10 times better than a helmet that someone affixed on some NOS decals!
99.9% of the people on here know more about helmets than I do, but that red rust would bother me. I'd have to put some form of oil on it to slow down the oxidation.
Thanks timboo- have heard something like this as well, oxidation is spotty- more so on inside than out
I am new to collecting helmets and have only two at the present time. I certainly don't have the knowledge or expertise to advise at this point. But, I have learned from other collectors and information on other forums to leave it as it is. If you clean it, you are cleaning away its history. Rust also bothers me but the consensus from most collectors is to leave it untouched.
By the way, I like it.
Thanks bswag I like it too and at the very least it still sits as u guys see it in any case, imperfect but untouched and resting comfortably on a shelf next to its brother stahlhemen !
