Be honest here guys, please. I just picked this up along with a police belt/buckle and a standard K98 dress short bayonet together. I don't know a whole lot on helmets so if someone could fill in some blanks for me that would be great. Main question is: I have seen a lot of pics of helmets and in person but I have never seen these type of cords attached to the liner (See last pic with chin strap attached to these cords) what are these? I think the helmet is in pretty good shape, thoughts?

Patrick it looks to be an aluminum police/fire police parade helmet and it looks good to me. Nice find as for the aluminum helmets are getting harder to find.

Thanks! not too shabby then for my first helmet. Thanks again Ritter!

Not bad at all. I prefer military helmets but as far as police helmets that's a nice one. Get ahold of me if you are ever looking for a combat helmet. I can point you in the right direction for finding a good starter helmet. You can find some nice no decal helmets out there for good prices and they are excellent honest combat examples.