WW2 helmets

[luke_00]

I bought this helmet today for $20! I'm pretty sure it's WW2 m1 helmet but I'm not sure. I love WW2 things and I just love the history behind the stuff. I was wondering if anyone can give me some information and I was wondering the price of the helmet. Thanks!

 

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[billjustbill]

With the rim seam in the rear, I'd say you found one! What's a WWII helmet bringing these days?

Bill

 

[Drmad7]

Funny! I just bought an identical helmet at Goodwill for $14.99 yesterday. But mine has a "plaster-like" material all over the outside. I guessed it was WWII and figured I'd take a chance. The history alone is worth the price.

 

[GregK]

Where is the seam on the rim? Is it in the front or rear? I see that the chinstrap bales are of the swivel variety. If it is a front seam with swivel bale it would be a late war variety. If it is a rear seam / swivel bale then it is a post war helmet. Here is a handy site that will help you date your specific example:

Dating M1

Thanks,
Greg

 

[luke_00]

Where is the seam on the rim? Is it in the front or rear? I see that the chinstrap bales are of the swivel variety. If it is a front seam with swivel bale it would be a late war variety. If it is a rear seam / swivel bale then it is a post war helmet. Here is a handy site that will help you date your specific example:

Dating M1

Thanks,
Greg

Thanks for the info! I found out it is a front seam and also found the heat stamp. It is marked 976B.

 

[tamrock]

Nice find. Some time ago I picked up a helmet I thought was a German WW1 model. With some help from T-Net it was found to be a post WW1 Irish Army Vickers made helmet. I finally sold it to a fella in GB for $250. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/w...german-wwi-helmet-military-advice-needed.html

 

[luke_00]

Nice find. Some time ago I picked up a helmet I thought was a German WW1 model. With some help from T-Net it was found to be a post WW1 Irish Army Vickers made helmet. I finally sold it to a fella in GB for $250. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/w...german-wwi-helmet-military-advice-needed.html

Very nice find and thanks!