Strange decals on WWII German M-40 Helmet. LS Shield on both sides. I have collecting for over 20 years, never seen anything like it. The helmet has battle damage. Probably on a Tank. So Strange

[Michael]

 

[Gwar]

Me thinks you asked in the topic header and not in the body, no pics ??

[Michael]

I can't figure out how to post pictures, they are on my laptop. Not sure why it is not working on here.

[Michael]

WWII German helmet, strange decal (1).zip

[Michael]

WWII German helmet, strange decal (1).zip

[Michael]

photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOMBGP6L9mMYYiRG0mDWHDISaiF68vOBojp_pUrMRYEpNzEVUaiPIWxd0jYchD0VA?key=d25vMDJjVlJjMHpIVEM5Sk1EQVhaX0pSMVU3Y0dn

[Richard Auld]

Could it be from a factory ARP detachment, what does it have for a liner?

[Michael]

Military grade liner, custom padding.....never seen anything like this in 21 years of WWII collecting

[Michael]

It is hand painted Panzer Grey, has a concussion fracture on the back.....I can't figure this one out

 

[Michael]

Possible Air raid Flak Battalion? 

[Michael]

the liner is in perfect condition, custom padding is perfect.....that is why I picked this up. I have owned a few German Helmets in my day....never seen anything like this....The small concussion to the back rim does not bother me, it would have years ago. I used to own a M-42 German Helmet with a blood soaked liner, that was gross. I picked it up because it had a perfect eagle decal, but it smelled....lord did it smell. My ex-wife could not stand it. We had a small child at the time. I had it in our living room. There was no damage to the helmet, the liner was just soaked in old blood...it smelled. My Father, how lives out in Oregon has a few items. Just went out....beautiful Samurai sword picked up in the Pacific 

[Michael]

I meant to say, If it is a Flak Helmet the damage would make sense. But what what about the decals? I have never seen them before. 

[Richard Auld]

Hi,

for me it is not a decal, looks hand painted/stenciled? Picture quality is poor.

You could try German Helmets Walhalla site, they have all the experts there?

Best

Rich

[Michael]

okay, thank you. 

[Davejb]

This could be a factory helmet, used by a fire warden who was in charge of getting people under cover during a raid , The crack at the rear could be where it was a flaw during manufacture and it was then given out as not being fit for troops to wear