Yes Mike PLEASE make a video on the different paints used on the variations. Im having so much trouble finding out about little details on them. Thanks again for the great videos!
Great video, this will help many people starting off to know the basics when starting to collect and preserve these items. I own a few good examples now myself that if I get around to it I might make a video of them. I have a M18 helmet, fitted with a M31 liner and 1930s decal, which is my personal favourite. I have a fantastic condition coastal artillery M40, original liner and strap, though at some point a collector has painted small parts of the original decal, but the vast majority of it is visible and it displays extremely well. One area my knowledge is lacking though, and it would make a great topic for a possible future video if it's an area you may know more about, and that is camouflage on original helmets, which is a particular subject all on it's own. I have one that is marked Q66, a definite original liner in a reasonable condition but not great, part missing from one of the tongues and slightly torn, but it has the remains of camo paint. Any information on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
OOf. Original camouflage is a great subject, yet very deep and intricate. Perhaps someday I'll get around to that, but it's a great idea. Most "camouflage helmets" are fake, but the real ones are very cool.
@@MikeB128 This is the trouble, the helmet I own is certainly an original helmet, I'm confident of that, but could the camo have been done years later? A re-enactor maybe? The camo looks worn off for a good part and it does display well but I just don't know. On the plus side it is an original underneath, even if I cannot verify the paintwork. Keep making these videos, great subject, these are massively interesting!
Super video, Mike. Does help to identify the differences in a simple way. Most valuable information for the collector, keep up the good work. All the best from the UK.
The one my father brought back after Ww2 I can’t seem to find an exact picture of- it seems to have a rolled edge but I can’t tell if that’s stamped in. There’s a black decal with a white border and stylized white eagle on one side a swastika on a red ground on the other side . But the detail I couldn’t find in photos is the air vent holes above each decal. They aren’t a single hole but small circles of pinholes. Have you seen one of those?
Awesome collection! I know you have, don't know if still currently, re-enacted. But not sure if you wore replicas or originals. If you were to wear your original helmets how do you maintain them? Do you have measures to prevent rust on exposed areas? Or ways to protect the liners? Or are your helmets just display, and if so are there any measures you take to maintain display peices? I don't have any collection peices so was curious, thank you!
Hey my friend I went to an antique shop and found an M35 double decal helmet, but since I'm not very experienced and I'm thinking of starting to collect just now, I only took 3 pictures, I know it's not enough, but if I send to you would you be able to give me a simple opinion? I wanna buy but at the same time I don’t want waste money
I have an M42 my grandad bought back from Falais in 1945. BUT it has 2 shields hand painted either side with a red circle and swastika and scratched on the front is the free French or 11th panzer grenadiers sign ! Why would a n m42 have double shields ?! And hand painted? My granddad came back in March 45 and it went straight in the loft until I was given it in 1992, so not been butchered by anyone ?! Great videos m thanks
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I mean, I do have another original LW M40 in size 66 with what I think is a repro liner. Paint looks original, just doesn't have a decal. I would let that go for $500.
@@MikeB128 ya I hear you. I just did my time in the army and got out. So I am getting back into it. I was looking for help because unfortunately I know better than to get stuff online. And In person for that matter. Obviously I have been burnt. Just so you know, I am not buying stuff to sell, I want to keep it and enjoy it. That's why I thought you could help.
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Yes Mike PLEASE make a video on the different paints used on the variations. Im having so much trouble finding out about little details on them. Thanks again for the great videos!
Great video, this will help many people starting off to know the basics when starting to collect and preserve these items. I own a few good examples now myself that if I get around to it I might make a video of them. I have a M18 helmet, fitted with a M31 liner and 1930s decal, which is my personal favourite. I have a fantastic condition coastal artillery M40, original liner and strap, though at some point a collector has painted small parts of the original decal, but the vast majority of it is visible and it displays extremely well. One area my knowledge is lacking though, and it would make a great topic for a possible future video if it's an area you may know more about, and that is camouflage on original helmets, which is a particular subject all on it's own. I have one that is marked Q66, a definite original liner in a reasonable condition but not great, part missing from one of the tongues and slightly torn, but it has the remains of camo paint. Any information on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
OOf. Original camouflage is a great subject, yet very deep and intricate. Perhaps someday I'll get around to that, but it's a great idea. Most "camouflage helmets" are fake, but the real ones are very cool.
@@MikeB128 This is the trouble, the helmet I own is certainly an original helmet, I'm confident of that, but could the camo have been done years later? A re-enactor maybe? The camo looks worn off for a good part and it does display well but I just don't know. On the plus side it is an original underneath, even if I cannot verify the paintwork. Keep making these videos, great subject, these are massively interesting!
I recently found a m16 stalhelm in my grandads basement. Thanks for the good video as always.
Wow, lucky!
Super video, Mike. Does help to identify the differences in a simple way. Most valuable information for the collector, keep up the good work. All the best from the UK.
I love stahlhelms
You should do a video about the history of helmet insignias
Great info on your video, I learned a lot from this.
Awesome.
1940 is my fave.
I love this GERMAN LEGEND of WW2.....Stahlhelm Helmet was the most iconic unt impressive helmet.....Danke Germany fur das.....🤚❤🇩🇪🥇👏👏
I ran over to my Finnish M40/55 as soon as I saw this video.
The one my father brought back after Ww2 I can’t seem to find an exact picture of- it seems to have a rolled edge but I can’t tell if that’s stamped in. There’s a black decal with a white border and stylized white eagle on one side a swastika on a red ground on the other side . But the detail I couldn’t find in photos is the air vent holes above each decal. They aren’t a single hole but small circles of pinholes. Have you seen one of those?
Most likely a police/fire helmet.
Good info. How about fallschijaeger helmets?
Thanks. Kurt
Awesome collection! I know you have, don't know if still currently, re-enacted. But not sure if you wore replicas or originals. If you were to wear your original helmets how do you maintain them? Do you have measures to prevent rust on exposed areas? Or ways to protect the liners? Or are your helmets just display, and if so are there any measures you take to maintain display peices? I don't have any collection peices so was curious, thank you!
Excellent presentation brother! I am in the northeast, can you offer any ideas on where i can find a ww2 german helmets please. Legit off course.
Hey my friend I went to an antique shop and found an M35 double decal helmet, but since I'm not very experienced and I'm thinking of starting to collect just now, I only took 3 pictures, I know it's not enough, but if I send to you would you be able to give me a simple opinion? I wanna buy but at the same time I don’t want waste money
thanks for you knowledge
original liners?
On the M35, yes, late war replacement. On the others, no, new made.
I can’t tell witch helmet I own I do know it’s an original it’s apple green do you know what kind or year it was it’s not a rolled edge
Nice video as always
Very informative-thanks
NICE HELMETS !! THANKS FOR SHOWING !! Robbie U.K
Cool video thanks man
You bet
awesome video thanks mate
Thank you m42 I got it
I have an M42 my grandad bought back from Falais in 1945. BUT it has 2 shields hand painted either side with a red circle and swastika and scratched on the front is the free French or 11th panzer grenadiers sign ! Why would a n m42 have double shields ?! And hand painted? My granddad came back in March 45 and it went straight in the loft until I was given it in 1992, so not been butchered by anyone ?! Great videos m thanks
Yeah, that got painted over the years.... You can think what you want.
Awesome stuff
Ok raw edge thank you
I just found an old German helmet in an old Loft I was wondering if it's genuine
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Do u remember when I told you nothing?
Oh yeah, do you think Maybe if u want if you could do a video on how good ww2 German camouflage smocks work??
I don't have smocks.... I already showed a repro in a previous video just search it.
@@MikeB128 ok
Can I please buy the M40 from you
Sure, do you have $10k? I'll let it go for that. I know what I got.
@@MikeB128 maybe in the future I’d consider something along those lines 😅. Or anything else original that isn’t so dear
I mean, I do have another original LW M40 in size 66 with what I think is a repro liner. Paint looks original, just doesn't have a decal. I would let that go for $500.
@@MikeB128 interesting, I would consider that. Thanks for your reply. Would have to add shipping cost to Australia 🇦🇺
Can u give me your contact info, I am getting back into ww2 german helmets and need some legit places to buy from
The links are in the description...... Also, I don't usually sell WW2 German helmets unless they're reproductions....... Google is your friend..
@@MikeB128 ya I hear you. I just did my time in the army and got out. So I am getting back into it. I was looking for help because unfortunately I know better than to get stuff online. And In person for that matter. Obviously I have been burnt. Just so you know, I am not buying stuff to sell, I want to keep it and enjoy it. That's why I thought you could help.
I think I have a World War 1 German Helmet