Question on helmet!

Narodni heroj · 09-13-2006, 04:31 AM

Hi guys!

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

Best regards,

Stefan

Lapa · 09-13-2006, 04:35 AM

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 · 09-13-2006, 05:13 AM

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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 · 09-13-2006, 06:57 AM

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 · 09-13-2006, 11:32 AM

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 · 09-13-2006, 12:48 PM

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 · 09-15-2006, 01:24 PM

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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

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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?

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

Are you sure?

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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 :)

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it's a nice helmet

That´s what I wanted to hear! :D

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

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

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

Where can I find genuine Soviet (ww2) helmets?

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Also, buy Dr. Bob's book :)

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

Grüsse,

Stefan

Soviet · 09-15-2006, 02:13 PM

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.

09-15-2006, 02:13 PM	#8
Soviet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montréal Age: 43 Posts: 356	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. __________________ На Берлин!

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09-13-2006, 04:35 AM	#2
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	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

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Kim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 227	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

09-13-2006, 12:48 PM	#6
Nack Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Buckeye State Age: 46 Posts: 513	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 :)

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