Restoring and Converting an Austro Hungarian M17 Helmet to a German WW2 Wehrmacht Helmet!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • Hello my friends!
    In this video we will be restoring a Austro Hungarian M17 Helmet, to a German WW2 Transitional Wehrmacht helmet!
    I bought this helmet for a good price, and the condition is perfect for a restoration!
    After WW1, the Germans had a shortage on helmets, so they decided to use the WW1 helmets like the M16, M17 and M18. ( Including the Austro Hungarian M17 )
    These helmets were used from the beginning, until the end of World War 2.
    Some History about the M17 helmet:
    Austria-Hungary purchased about 416,000 German helmets from November 1916 until the end of the war and also began its own licensed production starting in May 1917.
    The Austrian M17 helmet was similar to the German M16, but was colored golden-brown (known as Isonzo-braun), had a cloth chinstrap and had the chinstrap rivet located higher up on the steel shell. From May 1917 till the end of World War I 534,013 were produced
    I hope you enjoy this video! :)
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  • @tristanb3483
    @tristanb3483 3 роки тому +153

    The one dislike is from the person who originally painted the helmet.

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +47

      @@oddbjrneriksen468 There's not really anything wrong with the restoration.. It's a helmet, not a classic car. I will use this helmet for reenacting, and like I explained in the video, I like it of the other paint is still underneath it, just like the Germans painted over the old layers of paint. Kind of you to leave a Dislike. 👎

    • @kiwinewsman1002
      @kiwinewsman1002 3 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @tristanb3483
      @tristanb3483 3 роки тому +8

      @@History-Secrets I think it’s good :)

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +18

      @@oddbjrneriksen468 Your methods might be good, but I can assure you that the method I use works fine too. Rust will not come back, there wasn't even much of it, only some surface rust. There are a lot of layers of paint over it, the steel gets no oxygen, so it won't rust further. It's fine. I treat relics that I have to preserve differently of course.

    • @soldierstudios7316
      @soldierstudios7316 3 роки тому +1

      It really depends on how old and rare that helmet is

  • @historyhelper8354
    @historyhelper8354 3 роки тому +95

    to everyone who dislikes this guys video's for him showing the swastika and saying that the German decals are beautiful he doesn't mean it by him supporting the Nazi's, he means it historically. and all nick wants to share with us is his finds, creations and tutorials. don't forget he is unfolding history for us, he doesn't have to but he does so respect this guy have a blessed day nick!

  • @wakeringlivinghistorygroup8294
    @wakeringlivinghistorygroup8294 3 роки тому +106

    My grandads dad was a Beaufort flight sergeant in ww2
    He crashed over Ireland and currently the sight is being dug.
    Thanks for keeping history alive
    I recently got into reenacting and looking for a group

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +30

      Wow, that's some really interesting family history! I hope they keep you updated on the finds!! Awesome, have fun reenacting, it's a great hobby!

    • @slendin8er147
      @slendin8er147 3 роки тому +4

      Good job that he was German but still this video doesn’t make sense a Austrian Hungarian helmet turning into a German helmet those are two different countries.

    • @wakeringlivinghistorygroup8294
      @wakeringlivinghistorygroup8294 3 роки тому +4

      @@History-Secrets yeah updates we hope are coming!!

    • @poketime6769
      @poketime6769 3 роки тому +3

      @@wakeringlivinghistorygroup8294 same

    • @hanssmidt12
      @hanssmidt12 3 роки тому +3

      @@History-Secrets i also want do do reenacting but im Just 13

  • @karatekid186
    @karatekid186 3 роки тому +121

    “Historically correct lungs” that got me laughing

  • @The1tera
    @The1tera 3 роки тому +39

    My great great grandfather was a Austro-Hungarian soldier, fighting the Italians. Thank you for making the video

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +10

      That's really interesting!!

    • @grandmasteryoda3845
      @grandmasteryoda3845 3 роки тому +4

      Two of my greatgrandfathers too. They fought first in russia and then at the isonzo.

    • @annemadison7258
      @annemadison7258 3 роки тому +3

      My great grandfather served in the Austrian Army and fought the Italians.

    • @themzeros5909
      @themzeros5909 3 роки тому +2

      Two of my great great grandfathers died in ww2 fighting for Hungary. One in Italy and one in Poland

    • @michaelbuchinger6191
      @michaelbuchinger6191 3 роки тому

      My great great grandfather fought against the Russians in the Austro-Hungarian army. My great grandfather died in 1941 also fighting the Russians in the Wehrmacht

  • @christianhst6657
    @christianhst6657 3 роки тому +44

    Very nice you can make such a good job restoring the old helmet. Big respect

  • @mikehawk6683
    @mikehawk6683 3 роки тому +21

    Amazing that a Austro-Hungarian soldier wore this! In my school we have a Polish teacher who’s great grandfather fought on their side against the Russians and I am pretty sure he survived the war, maybe it’s his helmet? Who knows history can hold many things, mysterious, facts and struggle. Thanks Nick for the videos great job as always!

  • @pocket_historian1807
    @pocket_historian1807 3 роки тому +27

    This channel was the reason I now collect

  • @themzeros5909
    @themzeros5909 3 роки тому +9

    Thanks for showing Austria Hungary some love. Two of my great great grandparents fought for Hungary in WW1. One died in Italy and one in Poland.

    • @aaatlas840
      @aaatlas840 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks to your great grand parents for fighting for The old Fragile But cool empire may they rest in peace

    • @themzeros5909
      @themzeros5909 3 роки тому

      @@aaatlas840 yea. My great grandfather fought for Hungary and the germans in ww2 and I always say he may have been on the wrong side but at least he was fightin the commies😁.

    • @antonjensen1088
      @antonjensen1088 3 роки тому

      @@themzeros5909 U don’t know any history, is that correct?

    • @themzeros5909
      @themzeros5909 3 роки тому

      @@antonjensen1088 what do you mean?

  • @weednose8301
    @weednose8301 3 роки тому +40

    last time i was this early, Germany was still militarizing the Rhine

    • @theboxoftexas
      @theboxoftexas 3 роки тому +1

      I think I arrived when Germany was invading Poland with Russia

  • @JanaTiming
    @JanaTiming 3 роки тому +8

    Rare occasion where nick does not get injured while filming

  • @kingchief5979
    @kingchief5979 3 роки тому +12

    Man your hint in the collection tour video gave this one away

  • @warsgaloregaming9926
    @warsgaloregaming9926 3 роки тому +36

    It only feels like yesterday when you first mentioned a restoration in a game of Phasmophobia doesn’t it?

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +10

      LOL, yes! 😂

    • @warsgaloregaming9926
      @warsgaloregaming9926 3 роки тому +2

      @@History-Secrets and you’re also doing good on this vids and making me more jealous of your American helmets everyday, keep up this good work

  • @fishingwithjt1666
    @fishingwithjt1666 3 роки тому +11

    I saw the notification and got so excited

  • @whitezmk1152
    @whitezmk1152 3 роки тому +8

    Such a great histrical piece and a very good restoration! Congrats on 220k as well :)

  • @inuitenjoyer509
    @inuitenjoyer509 3 роки тому +2

    Still love this channel so

  • @mattyboi0915
    @mattyboi0915 3 роки тому +3

    That helmet looks beautiful!!!!!! Awesome restoration nick! 👍

  • @SoCal_FPV
    @SoCal_FPV 3 роки тому +1

    Great Job Nick ! I appreciate the time you take to keep history alive. Your videos are amazing my friend.

  • @TrippyStotts
    @TrippyStotts 3 роки тому +8

    I have never clicked so fast its always a great day when you post 😁

  • @narvikcollector4973
    @narvikcollector4973 3 роки тому +4

    Hi. Nice video. Love ww1 helmets. Nice video as always

  • @Itznunix_
    @Itznunix_ 3 роки тому +1

    My grandfather was a p-51D-5 pilot on the pacific escorting b-29s. One day, I got the opportunity to fly in a p-51D. It was the best day of my life.

  • @benceivany7304
    @benceivany7304 3 роки тому +3

    Briliant video good restauration
    I ve alredady thrown in the liking 👍

  • @puffingaming1944
    @puffingaming1944 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video ps you should try a ww1 trench video!

  • @goldmanjace
    @goldmanjace 3 роки тому +1

    Good job! Love your vids! Was so happy to see you uploaded another one

  • @vortexgeneration5800
    @vortexgeneration5800 3 роки тому +2

    Keep up the great work man, every video is more entertaining than the last

  • @mrilikehistory8558
    @mrilikehistory8558 3 роки тому +4

    Another great video as always 👍

  • @josephcantarelli789
    @josephcantarelli789 3 роки тому +1

    My great grandfather fought the Austro-Hungarians for the Italian army. He fought till the very end of the war.

  • @polski6397
    @polski6397 3 роки тому +2

    Looks Great !

  • @macdaniel6029
    @macdaniel6029 3 роки тому +1

    "So, you´re afraid of Covid?"
    "No, I just don´t want Feldgrau in my lungs."
    xD

  • @kenzosuzukii
    @kenzosuzukii Рік тому +1

    Right now I'm sick with COVID-19
    Just a week ago I was sick with the stomach virus.
    But your videos are a great cure for sickness!
    I love your videos Nick! 😃😃

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  Рік тому

      I wish you a very fast recovery! I'm happy to hear that you like watching my videos! 😄

  • @russianmuffin6572
    @russianmuffin6572 3 роки тому

    Nice one man can't wait till the next one!

  • @antonjensen1088
    @antonjensen1088 3 роки тому +2

    Man, if this helmet could talk, I would sit there weeks only so I could listen to it...

  • @anthonygallegos6410
    @anthonygallegos6410 3 роки тому +2

    I love these videos dude! Good job and keep it up👌👍

  • @kraftskiva6096
    @kraftskiva6096 3 роки тому +3

    Another lovely video to watch!

  • @grose24
    @grose24 3 роки тому

    Very nice restoration! I can always count on you to do quality restorations on these pieces of history!

  • @buzzsaw42productions63
    @buzzsaw42productions63 3 роки тому +4

    I love to watch these restoration videos

  • @freddie8260
    @freddie8260 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing helmet and nice restoring 👍

  • @dinesweibel9666
    @dinesweibel9666 3 роки тому +1

    As always, very well made video!

  • @thatdapperplat7805
    @thatdapperplat7805 3 роки тому

    This is just cool overall like the rest of your content, keep up the good work lad!

  • @DetectorIstmoArturoLopez
    @DetectorIstmoArturoLopez 6 місяців тому

    Grat job my friend! ATB. Happy New year!

  • @motophotoadv9995
    @motophotoadv9995 3 роки тому

    Wow giving the helmet a new life. good job bringing history back to life.

  • @majorwinters536
    @majorwinters536 3 роки тому +3

    Nice video Nick !! I’ve been collecting and have a Wireless telephone kit for ww2 coming, also a US overcoat from 1942! Keep up the good work

  • @mikkelrste-tomter9007
    @mikkelrste-tomter9007 3 роки тому +6

    Am i the only one that wonders how the top of nicks head look like🤔 btw love your videos👌🏻

  • @willtheww2collector742
    @willtheww2collector742 3 роки тому

    i realy enjoyed this nick, it looks amazing, good job

  • @mrw575
    @mrw575 3 роки тому +1

    How the beginning looked like with no paint it did not look good but at the end its awesome you do the best job at this

  • @biopower5160
    @biopower5160 3 роки тому +19

    Just wait for the ww1 trench video!!! He gives easter eggs on his instagram-follow him!
    Could you maybe link the music in the video description i would love to have it on my playlist :)

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +5

      Haha, hope I will get my WW1 uniform fast! I forgot the name of the song.. Normally I placed the name of the song in the description, but UA-cam has changed it, so I don't have to do it anymore.. That's why I forgot!

    • @biopower5160
      @biopower5160 3 роки тому +1

      @@History-Secrets oh thats fine🙂 ill try to shazam the song then👍🏼

    • @nilsbachellery6939
      @nilsbachellery6939 3 роки тому

      @@History-Secrets ek1 uniform ?
      Interesting devllopement indeed.
      Mybe we'll find ourselves sharing a trench in argonne some day ^^

    • @aaatlas840
      @aaatlas840 3 роки тому

      @@History-Secrets german or austro hungarian uniform

  • @letsplaybarrysmod5815
    @letsplaybarrysmod5815 3 роки тому

    Beautiful helmet nick! Really really love it I love your restorations

  • @Crackhead-rn6nv
    @Crackhead-rn6nv 3 роки тому +2

    I love your videos you filled me in on so many history facts that I did not know

    • @Crackhead-rn6nv
      @Crackhead-rn6nv 3 роки тому

      🤐 ohhhhhhhh you liked it you are the best keep up the good work

  • @koolaidria4801
    @koolaidria4801 3 роки тому +2

    Very nice! I have an original Austro-Hungarian m17 with the ww1 multi camo paint.

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda 3 роки тому

    Great project as usual

  • @tomcat7419
    @tomcat7419 3 роки тому

    Wow awesome restoration ! 👍

  • @mariaarjonilla9468
    @mariaarjonilla9468 3 роки тому +1

    You did a amazing job of restoring that helmet 👍

  • @wulf76
    @wulf76 3 роки тому

    always cool content keep history alive and thriving

  • @alessandro890
    @alessandro890 3 роки тому

    Omg I was waiting for a video since the last one, thank you historically correcto brooo

  • @themechbuilder6171
    @themechbuilder6171 3 роки тому +2

    beatiful final result!

  • @aprilblum7691
    @aprilblum7691 3 роки тому

    Such a beautiful model of helmet!

  • @kiwinewsman1002
    @kiwinewsman1002 3 роки тому +1

    Nice vid the helmet looks like the battle pass

  • @thehistorybuff8265
    @thehistorybuff8265 3 роки тому +2

    This is really great thank for all the content nick your are my favorite UA-camr and I can’t wait to find out what is in the bunker

  • @worldwarhistory960
    @worldwarhistory960 3 роки тому +1

    Great! I love the restoration videos

  • @chimp_man69i57
    @chimp_man69i57 3 роки тому +2

    Great job!

  • @Anything33371
    @Anything33371 3 роки тому

    Looks good dude

  • @lazykoalabros6254
    @lazykoalabros6254 3 роки тому

    One of my favourite Helmets of all time, good video:)

  • @marijafrankovic1959
    @marijafrankovic1959 3 роки тому +1

    Even before you restoured it think it was strangely beautifull a testiment to its strength, its over a 100 years old and who knows where it was before you got it, who knows what battles it was in or where it was at the end of the war, at some point its liner was lost, someone repainted it, it told this incredible story of how time will take its toll and now you brought it back to its glory days

  • @oceanlikethewaves
    @oceanlikethewaves 3 роки тому +1

    9:50 German Soldier plays with floor board. Circa 1938
    Loved the video!

  • @muaddib.atreides
    @muaddib.atreides 3 роки тому

    love your videos man

  • @johndavies5906
    @johndavies5906 3 роки тому

    Jeez nick i dont know how you do it, imcredible work youve done!!!

  • @holly1940
    @holly1940 3 роки тому

    Yet another great video, I would like to meet you in the future as you are great person and also someone else who wants to keep history alive.

  • @herberttsosie509
    @herberttsosie509 3 роки тому

    Nicely done

  • @imperialist6698
    @imperialist6698 3 роки тому

    Really nice restoration

  • @PaukkuTane
    @PaukkuTane 3 роки тому

    Thanks again for the nice helmet video and for teaching so much detailed information from history. You really love what you do and with big ❤️

  • @lorddeez1385
    @lorddeez1385 3 роки тому +2

    Always a good day when HS uploads!

  • @hunter113
    @hunter113 3 роки тому +1

    Hi bro I really love the content you have so that's the reason I collect WW items because I enjoy you're videos very good keep it up man you can make other WW collectors happy.😊😊

  • @JohnDought
    @JohnDought 3 роки тому

    Looking awesome 😎

  • @Wreckdiver59
    @Wreckdiver59 3 роки тому

    Nice job turning the helmet back into what it should look like. You put a lot of detail in to get it done right 👍.

  • @ollectorofantiques7543
    @ollectorofantiques7543 3 роки тому

    Excellent restoration. 👍

  • @kristianmattsson1770
    @kristianmattsson1770 3 роки тому

    Very good restoring. I have also restored my ww1 german m18 helmet.

  • @bengorokhovsky6111
    @bengorokhovsky6111 3 роки тому +2

    THANK GOD FOR A NEW VIDEO!

  • @mykalo96
    @mykalo96 3 роки тому +1

    Nick i absolutely love your Channel!! Im always happy to see that you uploaded a new Video!! :)
    You inspired Me to Go to some historical Locations in my Area.
    Greetings From Oberhausen in West Germany!! :)

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for the nice comment!!

    • @VAMO_-tn9yv
      @VAMO_-tn9yv 3 роки тому +2

      An der Grenze zu Belgien gibt es ein interessantes Museum 'Fort Eben Emeal'

  • @magnusmeyersrensen8866
    @magnusmeyersrensen8866 3 роки тому

    awesome helmet, good job on the restoring

  • @DustyForgotten
    @DustyForgotten 3 роки тому

    I love the top of that stool you paint on being just an assortment of green/grey, and the blue from your last restoration.
    Even your stool has history.

  • @ColinHarperSummerson
    @ColinHarperSummerson 3 роки тому

    Terrific job👍🙂

  • @BogeySighted
    @BogeySighted 3 роки тому +2

    I‘m getting into Reenacting and collecting, I was the weirdo in my class that knew everything about ww2 but now that I want to buy memorabilia, I think I‘m the ultimative HISTORYBUFF 😂

    • @VAMO_-tn9yv
      @VAMO_-tn9yv 3 роки тому

      You're not the only one People say that I'am weird or Nazi because I know a lot of WW1 and WW2 history and equipment I collect items for 4 years and I will collect until my dead . I can 't live without it .

  • @GarryDMoore
    @GarryDMoore 3 роки тому +2

    I love watching your videos. I'm an old guy now, so I've had to stop reenacting due to health reasons, but I truly enjoy watching the younger guys who keep history alive. Please keep it up. One request: When you do these restoration films, please be sure to tell us where you buy your supplies. Especially those absolutely LOVELY decal sets. I have a really pristine M40 that I'm preparing to restore - again - and this time I'd like to use a more accurate paint. No problem there, but almost ALL of the reproduction decals that I find are simply not up to the standards seen in the ones that you've been using. Who is the source for these? Thanks again for a really interesting channel.

  • @heer4149
    @heer4149 3 роки тому +5

    No way this just made my day

  • @hundook9682
    @hundook9682 3 роки тому

    Amazing video

  • @gregtheredneck1715
    @gregtheredneck1715 3 роки тому

    Nice work.

  • @303max3
    @303max3 3 роки тому

    looks cool man :)

  • @laurensa.1803
    @laurensa.1803 3 роки тому

    Nice one. This stuff makes me want to restore old helmets... :D

  • @hetzalwel7885
    @hetzalwel7885 3 роки тому +3

    Respect neef echt heel mooi gedaan👍

  • @SvenneSnackar
    @SvenneSnackar 3 роки тому

    Very awesome restoring HS! it will be cool see where you will put helmet in your war room :D

  • @historicalstuffwithgracen
    @historicalstuffwithgracen 3 роки тому

    And I love collecting and watch your videos

  • @quickdraw7895
    @quickdraw7895 3 роки тому

    Love your videos

  • @cynthiaswearingen1037
    @cynthiaswearingen1037 3 роки тому

    Beautiful restoration, Nick! I'm impressed! I hope you've been doing well, my friend!💖

  • @Dreadnought586
    @Dreadnought586 3 роки тому

    Great Video

  • @jellomangamez1984
    @jellomangamez1984 3 роки тому

    I love history and your vids

  • @antoninonigrelli661
    @antoninonigrelli661 3 роки тому +2

    hey nic i love your vids i hope the lockdown ends soon i am really looking forward to what you have found in the woods that u cant tell us about Love from Belgium

  • @tacticalhistoryreviews2222
    @tacticalhistoryreviews2222 3 роки тому

    Awesome job

  • @jackd.gibeau5013
    @jackd.gibeau5013 3 роки тому

    You did a very nice job, keep up the good work.

  • @studio32nl
    @studio32nl 3 роки тому

    Nice video!

  • @VroomVroome
    @VroomVroome 3 роки тому

    Wow really well made