Martin2

Ouch, i think I’ll stick to bricklaying and leave the helmet restoration to you Steve cheers martin

Thanks Eddie that is really helpful Martin also are these “faked” has anyone come across this ?

Just realised I hadn’t read the complete posting , awesome , respect martin

Hi Steve ive just say and read this restoration project of yours and wow ! That is awesome it really is an art , knowing colour and how to mix it. plus you’ve given me the confidence to take my damaged M42 outside and sort that dent with a ball Hammer !!!!!! a really interesting post mate , I know it’s an old one but I’m kind of finding my way around the forum so much to look at and learn from cheers mate martin

Years ago I acquired from a mate at school a Luftwaffe marksmans lanyard. Sadly lost it in a fire in my parents loft after leaving home and not taking my small collection with me. ive always since fancied collecting the Heer equivalents , did t come in three grades ? and what sort of value or cost to purchase in each grade ? thank you martin2

If you look at the first picture, you can see a shadow to the right of the rivet dome. dosent jump put at you. thanks for your reply martin

Thanks Stuka yes I’ve heard of the long term damage , I only use it to photograph thanks martin

Hi paul thank you yes nice Kelley all round liner is stamped jan 44 and what do you think of the damage ? Best wishes martin (Helmet not Kelley)

Hello paul ill post some pics asap cheers martin On the left side as your wearing it cheers martin

Hi Steve i really appreciate your time and thoughts on my post. with regard to collecting Ww2 German helmets , it’s. Jungle out there ! Thanks again martin

Hi Steve thanks as usual for your reply i would like to email you the advert that I bought from for your opinion. i don’t really want to place it on the forum, for all to see as it’s such a well known uk site and I would not want to make public any discord, or tarnish the company’s name as I might be wrong . is it possible to email you off forum? Best Wishes Martin

Hi Steve , a final summary from walhalla. i received a lot of opinions , regarding the camo , it seems to be a Normandy variant. there was also negative ( but constructive) feedback : the Helmet has been “cleaned up” to the exterior the decal has been “dug out “ to a degree. the liner pins look to be bent. and the liner although original is not original to the helmet. dipapointing to say the least especially as I bought it from one of the top uk dealers. pictures below are of the helmet internal. another lesson I’ve learnt Martin

Hi Steve just an update , I’ve joined walhalla as you suggested my god , those guys are intense with detail , but brilliant, discussions are on going , but it looks to be more a Normandie I will Give you a summary of the final decisions best wishes Martin

Sorry Steve I told you wrong the liner band is early un re-unforced

Hi again Steve i really appreciate your time and knowledge. im sure it’s 3568 but the liner is an early reinforced alloy. there is no sign of a dome stamp. thanks again Steve , really appreciated i will also look on the website you recommended to get more opinions as to the camo location Best wishes martin

Thanks Jerry i value your opinion. it definitely has age to it and quality. best wishes Martin i will post some better pictures

Problem solved but I still need to post the pics one at a time best wishes martin

Morning steve and a big thank you for your reply as a new member it’s means a lot to get some feedback. im having trouble with my photo compression app this morning but will post some more pics asap cheers Steve martin

Might anyone be able to advice or offer any ideas of where this single decal M35 Helmet might have seen action from the camo colour. i would like to think it might be a DAK ? i will post more pictures if anyone is interested, I’m only able to post one at a time thank you martin 2

Evening Gentlemen please see below pictures of a tin that I found at an antique centre recently. really well made, no hinge on the lid and epns marked to the base . no princess Mary bust , replaced with 1914 my research has turned up the fact that it was made at the end of the First World War as a commemorative souvenir please could anyone give me any more information and any ideas on value as I might want to sell it please see pictures Best wishes Martin 2

Thanks trooper my new rule of thumb is , if your not happy 100% with a piece don’t buy it , leave it for the guy who will be happy with it as it is Best Wishes Martin2

Dear all , I have a sad tale. i recently aqquired a lovely late war M42 , slate grey aluminium oxide finish nice liner rivers and washers all good. No chin strap but hey ho. one little niggle was one rivet was no t as tight as it could be. ” I can sort that “ I thought , one trip to the hardware shop and I had my G CLAMP !!! You must be starting to sweat now. i carefully glued ply to both jaws , the piece that went over the exterior river head I counter sunk so as not to damage the dome. clamp carefully positioned I started to tighten , slowly, slowly,,, i then felt something very slightly give. yep you’ve guessed it . A tiny crease had been created. why am I telling you this and laying myself wide open to doubtless abuse? as a warning to anyone who thinks they can in some way enhance a piece, DONT DO IT!!!! its still a lovely M42 but I’ve damaged it . Gutted ps I also have a lovely camo single decal combat M35 , the only thing is it’s got a few drips of paint from being under a Work bench or similar ,, perhaps I can remove them ?,,,,,,,,, WILL I HECK AS LIKE !!!!!!!! lesson learnt

Afternoon Gents ive now managed to sort the photo upload problem I was having . this is the Japanese “ collaborators “ arm band next to a desert spoon for scale , any thoughts or comments appreciated martin2

Thank you bayern i will have a look

Good afternoon to all. this is my first posting so please bear with me. At the weekend I bought a few pieces of Militaria from a lovely old gentleman that were brought back by his uncle who had landed in Normandy. as I was leaving he asked if I was interested in Japanese Militaria, i saidI would have a look and he fetched the arm band that I hope you can see below. the only similar item I can find on the net is a miniature reproduction which is identical and listed as a collaborators arm band. has any one come across one of these in the past ? And any ideas on value ? my thanks in anticipation Martin 2 p.s I’ve just tried to add the picture but the file is to big but it’s white nylon I think with rising sun no rays coming outwards just a red blob if you like