UBB.threads Forums Uniform & Accessories Helmet Forum SS helmet . SD M 40 opinions ?

Here it is :

ET 64 og 4930 marked in the back
Strap marked : Erhardt Plesneck 1940".
Some opinions. ?

my "limited" opinion is... Nice Lid! I hope to be able to afford, let alone, find.. such a helm one day. I see normal wear to this one.?

I Love those SS articles.

Cheers, Pauli

THE shell looks okay but I think the liner and band are new to the helmet look jamded in there IMO

paul

Here is some newer images ?


Another same helmet

Inside.




Here one more from the back number



SS decal another angle

I REALLY think those retainers have been off the helmet. Shell is nice great lid

Paul

liner may have been replace imo,,,Robert

quote:

Originally posted by militarymania:
liner may have been replace imo,,,Robert

I dont think so. the helmet have never buffed with ever.
Why is the liner replace robert ?
Can you explain some more ?

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318411

from what i see,the right rivet looks like it may be loose,,possibly an indication of a replace liner,but not always,,as with most anything,a hands on inspection usually tells all,

I like what I see but I would like to see the liner in hand to make my final decision on where it is original to the shell.

Bryan

There is nothing wrong with loose rivetts . Rob

some helmets' split pins did work loose with the amount of heavy combat usage they received, so that in itself isn't reason enough for dismissing a helmet's authenticity, although IMO i'd like to see more patination/dirt accumulation on the liner band.
Bill

You asked for opinions and all we have is pics here and in this case it does come down to a hands on IMO. You must have a look inside the date of the band, the condition and bends of the pins is a big factor .

PAUL