RedMaestro Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi All! My father gave me these helmets a while ago. He got them from his uncle, a former antique dealer. I have absolutely no idea what kind they are. Can anyone identify them or provide any information? Thanks! First, is a black helmet, with a swastika on a red shield. On the other side is a gold eagle with another swastika. On the interior "2509 Ruppert" is written in white paint. The other other looks like it could be Afrika Corps, but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMaestro Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 The eagle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMaestro Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 2509 Ruppert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMaestro Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 And the other helmet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) RedMaestro, The first Helmet is a M34 "Squaredipped" which I believe, was issued to the units policing the Rural Waterways. Given the tone of the Polizei shield. The second is a felt Heer Pith Helmet which was issued for the units fighting on the Greece/Italian front. If it was Canvas, it would be for the DAK. Regards,Joel Edited July 9, 2007 by buellmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 The first one is FeuerwehrHardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hardy, I thank you for the correction. Regards,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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