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Question on helmet! - Narodni heroj - 09-13-2006
Hi guys!
I have a simple question,is that helmet a pre or post WW”2 model?
Best regards,
Stefan
Question on helmet! - Lapa - 09-13-2006
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
Question on helmet! - Narodni heroj - 09-13-2006
Lapa Wrote: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!
Question on helmet! - Kim - 09-13-2006
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
Question on helmet! - Soviet - 09-13-2006
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/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/rivets.html
On LMZ helmets: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/stamps.html
Question on helmet! - Nack - 09-13-2006
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 :)
Question on helmet! - Narodni heroj - 09-15-2006
Kim Wrote: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
Soviet Wrote: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/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/rivets.html
On LMZ helmets: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/stamps.html
Nice link,Bryan,thank you! Do you possess the book?
Quote:And to my knowledge these chinstraps are mostly seen on post-war helmet.
Are you sure?
Nack Wrote: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 :)
Quote:it's a nice helmet
That´s what I wanted to hear! :D
Quote:IF available for say US$50, it doesnt matter if wartime or post war
I´ve paid the helmet not more than 25 Euro.
Quote:If it is say US$200, then save your money and get a definitively ww2 helmet.
Where can I find genuine Soviet (ww2) helmets?
Quote:Also, buy Dr. Bob's book :)
Who is Dr.Bob? Are you Dr.Bob? :D Where can I buy his book?
Grüsse,
Stefan
Question on helmet! - Soviet - 09-15-2006
Hier Stefan : http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/index.html
It's the only English book written exclusively on Soviet helmets and yes I have this book.