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Posted By: SSman M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:22 AM
Just got this the other day. Looks to never had decals applied? The back is stamped Q6 and what looks like another 6 but is very faint. Had to look at it through a magnifying glass. Under that it is stamped S1448. I would like some opinions on this lid.
SSman
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:23 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:24 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:24 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:25 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:25 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:26 AM
No markings on the chinstrap that I could find.
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:27 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:28 AM
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Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 03:29 AM
Last One.
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Posted By: phil-brown Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 06:35 AM
it looks like a guenuine combat helmet ,untouched it appears. rather refreshing to see its not been had decals applied post war.
Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/20/2010 02:32 PM
Thanks for the opinion Phil. It is nice to see that it is still in its original condition and like you said no fake decals applied.
SSman
Posted By: Loki Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/21/2010 01:40 PM
Very nice helmet
Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/21/2010 02:49 PM
Thank You for the compliment Loki.
SSman
Posted By: Foamspoon Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/26/2010 10:55 PM
Smile
Posted By: militarymania Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/27/2010 01:19 AM
good lid,,,, Smile
Posted By: SteveRay Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/27/2010 04:09 AM
Nice late war Quist made helmet. They made the model 40 style well into 1944. The only manufacturer that I am aware of that produced the 40 style that long.
You can always spot a Quist they have the larger doughnut looking air vents. They usually have the big foot decal on the pre 44 made helmets. On the rare ocassion you will find them with the regular style eagle. ( The big foot decal has the middel claw below the line of the top edge of the swastika rather than on top.) Hope I havn't confused anybody.
Steve
Posted By: SSman Re: M40 Combat Helmet - 02/27/2010 05:52 PM
Thanks for the opinion and info on M40 helmets Steve
SSman
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