Martin2
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Thanks Eddie
that is really helpful
Martin
also are these “faked” has anyone come across this ?
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Just realised I hadn’t read the complete posting , awesome , respect
martin
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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
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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
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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
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Thanks Stuka
yes I’ve heard of the long term damage , I only use it to photograph
thanks
martin
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sorry Steve I told you wrong
the liner band is early un re-unforced
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thank you bayern
i will have a look
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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
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M42 + idiot
in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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Ouch,
i think I’ll stick to bricklaying and leave the helmet restoration to you Steve
cheers
martin