EBJ Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have an early black transitional double-decal SS parade helmet picked up by the vet along a road in Nuernberg toward the end of the war. It is the lightweight variety that typically have a shiny black finish. It has the early liner, which is stamped inside to a Munich Signal Regiment. I have seen a couple in books, also unit stamped. The stamp is similar to the typical SS clothing and equipment stamp. These SS helmets have a variety of finishes; some shiny but many very dull. I have not seen this type unit stamp in reissued M-1918 etc helmets. I assume these were purchased by the units. Any thoughts? EBJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapten_windu Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 any photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBJ Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 kapten, I am just learning my way around this forum. I retired recently (at 71) and have more time to spend on the web. I recently discovered this site and like it. It is much better than some of the US sites, which are filled with many "expert" novices. I will try to post some photos. EBJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBJ Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm still working on posting photos. My files are too big. FYI: the rectangular stamp in the helmet lining reads, "SUD 1935 SS-Na.1" (with umlaut above the u). This is for SS Oberabschnitt Sud, which was earlier SS-Gruppe Sud. Na.1 was SS-Signal Battalion 1, stationed in Munich. This Oberabscnitt was the longest in existence, established on 1/30/29. EBJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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