Question on helmet!

[Narodni heroj]

Hi guys!

I have a simple question,is that helmet a pre or post WW”2 model?

Best regards,

Stefan

[Lapa]

Stefan,

It is definitely not pre-WWII as this model was introduced in 41 or 42 as far as I remember. Check the stamps inside, there should be a 2-digit date on one of them.

Marc

[Narodni heroj]

Originally Posted by Lapa

Stefan,

It is definitely not pre-WWII as this model was introduced in 41 or 42 as far as I remember. Check the stamps inside, there should be a 2-digit date on one of them.

Marc

Marc,thank you for the fast reply!
Not every helmet from this period had these characteristic "2-digit" stamps!
The only numbers I found inside the helmet are as follows:1-42/4

Cheers!

[Kim]

Photo no 4 show remains of the "spider" stamp. This is where you could have seen what year it was made. I have never seen a WW2 helmet with a REAL "spider" stamp in it. Most of these on the market are marked 1948 for some reason.

It's also the fakers favourite. A little "creative" work and you got yourself a 1943 marked helmet.:angerr

/Kim

[Soviet]

I have to agree with Kim. This is a post-WWII helmet. I also have always seen this LMZ spider stamp on post-war helmets. And to my knowledge these chinstraps are mostly seen on post-war helmet. This is a Ssh-40 model. Look here: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclaws...ts/rivets.html

On LMZ helmets: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclaws...ts/stamps.html

[Nack]

I would add this thought: it's a nice helmet. IF available for say US$50, it doesnt matter if wartime or post war. If it is say US$200, then save your money and get a definitively ww2 helmet.

Also, buy Dr. Bob's book :)

[Narodni heroj]

Originally Posted by Kim

Photo no 4 show remains of the "spider" stamp. This is where you could have seen what year it was made. I have never seen a WW2 helmet with a REAL "spider" stamp in it. Most of these on the market are marked 1948 for some reason.

It's also the fakers favourite. A little "creative" work and you got yourself a 1943 marked helmet.:angerr

/Kim

Thank you,Kim! Btw,don´t worry,I´m not "creative" enough... ;) :D

Originally Posted by Soviet

I have to agree with Kim. This is a post-WWII helmet. I also have always seen this LMZ spider stamp on post-war helmets. And to my knowledge these chinstraps are mostly seen on post-war helmet. This is a Ssh-40 model. Look here: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclaws...ts/rivets.html

On LMZ helmets: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclaws...ts/stamps.html

Nice link,Bryan,thank you! Do you possess the book?

And to my knowledge these chinstraps are mostly seen on post-war helmet.

Are you sure?

Originally Posted by Nack

I would add this thought: it's a nice helmet. IF available for say US$50, it doesnt matter if wartime or post war. If it is say US$200, then save your money and get a definitively ww2 helmet.

Also, buy Dr. Bob's book :)

it's a nice helmet

That´s what I wanted to hear! :D

IF available for say US$50, it doesnt matter if wartime or post war

I´ve paid the helmet not more than 25 Euro.

If it is say US$200, then save your money and get a definitively ww2 helmet.

Where can I find genuine Soviet (ww2) helmets?

Also, buy Dr. Bob's book :)

Who is Dr.Bob? Are you Dr.Bob? :D Where can I buy his book?

Grüsse,

Stefan

[Soviet]

Hier Stefan : http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclaws...ets/index.html

It's the only English book written exclusively on Soviet helmets and yes I have this book.