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I see that liner band is an aluminium reinforced version, didn't that start in 1938? It was mentioned this liner band was dated 1937 so that can't be right can it? Did the factories retrospeectively reinforce unissued helmets?

Do you still insist the leather must be darker???

This helmet was issued to one BACKHAUS in 1938 and is still in this fabolous condition.
The nametag is on the inside of the liner next to the III Lehr Geschwader stamp.

I don't know if the luft lid posted in this tread is real ,but it's possible to find lids in this condition.Storing is everything.

Ulf.

Brave Wolf
And you live in Norway . Didn't you aquire some stuff right up there in Der Nordland?

Reinforced liners started in 1937.
As I said in an earlier comment, "the helmet is absolutely stunning", but let me add it is too good to be true.
Larry

Yes Adam, my DD luft shown was picked up by me in H�nefoss ,about one hour drive outside of Oslo.The helmet was stored INSIDE the home since the war.Tempered environments is crucial.

Ulf.

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Originally posted by Larry Marcella:
Reinforced liners started in 1937.
As I said in an earlier comment, "the helmet is absolutely stunning", but let me add it is too good to be true.
Larry

Hi Larry,

Thanks for clearing this up, I thought it was 1938...

I agree with Beowolf
I have some concerns with the helmet Bob posted.

Matt

AUS NORWEGEN.......AND A REAL ONE

I would love to see a closeup of the eagle
but even from the distance it reminds me of a 1st pattern decal on a DD luft camo on ebay that raised a lot of debate not too long ago,it has some details that I never saw on original ones
just my modest opinion obviously
ciao mario

Its probably easier to fake a minter lulu than a camo and just as worthwhile .(not implying its a fake or anything untoward that might upset anyone now or in the future ) Rob.

OK, I got to add my two cents worth here. Like they say..........if it's too good to be true. Well, you know what I mean. I personally don't like it. Lets see some clear, close-up pictures of the decals and further discuss the helmet. Till then it gets a thumbs down from me.

I can't honestly say this lid is good or bad but keepin in mind it's a size 60 shell those real small ones probably didn't see a lot of use. I hope this is a good one for Bob.
Here's a real snake leg. ...

Hello Bob

Could you tell us the maker of the shell plz?
And a real nice close-up of the eagle decal??

Thanks
Best regards
Nick H

Here is another real straight leg

Hello Guys

@Brave Wolf

You have an Original Helmet,look to your Helmet and look to Bobs Helmet you will see the different.RZM 499 have a real Helmet too.Both Helmets have use tracks(I hope this is the right word)but not Bobs Helmet.That�s what i mean.

@Bob

Let me see inside the Helmet show us the Factory Markings please.

Look at Ricks Helmet you can see some small rust particels it is normal it comes from the Humid Air.



Greedings Beowulf

Another real snake leg.

Guys,
I will think about supplying pic's
But only to members who don't hind behind other Handles (names).

Thank Bob, just love to see them close up of the decals.

Rick..........It's a size 62 shell.

Bob...........Guys, I will think about supplying pic's? Either show them or not. I still don't think the helmet is legit. I might be wrong, wouldn'nt be the first time.

Another straight leg
regards Mario

Here is what i received from the seller ( To me )

I took it to the SOS in '03 and had lots of "yeses" in regards to it's authenticity. Just after purchasing it in '02, I took it to Anders Skotte of Sweden who has years and years of high-end collecting experience (see Uniforms and Traditions of the Luftwaffe where he has loads of photo credits of his Luftwaffe stuff) and he said that it was without a doubt, without question a 100% original piece from the period.