Topic: Help With Identitfying Old Helmet!

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January 18th, 2006   Post 1
redsoxin2005
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Post; Help With Identitfying Old Helmet!


I am new to this and was wondering if anyone could help me out with Identitfying this helmet. I think it is WW1 but I am not sure. Thanks In Advance!!!







 
January 18th, 2006   Post 2
DTop
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It looks to me like a WWII German infantry helmet, specifically an M42 steel helmet like this one.


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Last edited by DTop; January 18th, 2006 at 15:34.
 
January 18th, 2006   Post 3
redsoxin2005
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They look the same except for the nut on the outside that holds the chin strap on...thanks for the help!
 
January 18th, 2006   Post 4
DTop
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Ayuh, you're welcome
 
January 18th, 2006   Post 5
zander_0633
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Maybe it is because the helmet is used in diffrent parts of the war Theater!
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January 18th, 2006   Post 6
redsoxin2005
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I found it!!!
Here is the link....
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPANISH-CIVIL-WA...QQcmdZViewItem