Helmet

[drizzlermibs]

Somewhat new to collecting helmets. Can anyone tell me if this helmet is WWII or WWI German helmet? If you need additional pics please let me know. Any input much appreciated.

 

[Rivers rat]

mmm dont know much but dont look german....to me


RR

 

[diggummup]

At first glance it looks like a Turkish modified German M16 helmet. But when I look closer, I'm unsure. Is that a raised ridge running along the top center of the helmet or just glare? The rims look raw and unrolled, is that correct?

 

[drizzlermibs]

At first glance it looks like a Turkish modified German M16 helmet. But when I look closer, I'm unsure. Is that a raised ridge running along the top center of the helmet or just glare? The rims look raw and unrolled, is that correct?

Yup. Raised ridge. Not glare.And yes raw and unrolled.

 

[diggummup]

Bulgarian M36 type C, unfortunately. The earlier bigger and heavier types A and B were phased out in the early 1950s, but the latest type C is still in service in the Bulgarian army, but is being phased out completely in the 2010s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgarian_M36_helmet

 

[drizzlermibs]

That ID looks spot on. Thanks for the info!