Very nice helmet. I have a very similar one actually, and from where I am watching this video I'm looking straight at it. The liner in my example is completely original as in yours, but the decal which I also believe is original has been scraped off at some point, clearly a very long time ago, though they have had a hell of a job removing it as I can still clearly see quite a lot of it. Some pitting on the side of my example but around 70% original paint remaining. I own a few of these helmets now, in various states from great condition to relic condition. Its a great hobby, but there are a lot of unscrupulous people who will try and deceive beginner collectors, so its great that people such as yourself try and point people in the right direction.

Hi thanks for the tips :D do you know the best place to buy one of them?

@10akaufmann

2 жыл бұрын

I bought mine on Ebay. Just be careful. Alternatively you can buy from US specialists-they tend to be expensive though.

@historyatwar6230

2 жыл бұрын

@@10akaufmann Ok thanks have a good day :)

I have an m40 Luftwaffe helmet. The eagle has been removed. I purchased an eagle, would I need to paint over it some?

@10akaufmann

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t tamper with the helmet in any way. I would not recommend adding parts that are not original. But it’s up to you of course.

@timothysimpson1561

3 жыл бұрын

@@10akaufmann honestly I would rather leave it as how history delivered it to me. But it drives me crazy seeing the faint outline of a Luftwaffe eagle.

Do you happen to have the stahlhelm lot number book?

@10akaufmann

2 жыл бұрын

No, but I believe I have checked it online. But even so, the numbers on this example are too faint to read.

@stuka_bly4t102

2 жыл бұрын

@@10akaufmann thanks anyways, I’m asking because I’ve recently bought a stahlhelm and would like to know more or it since it’s been restored incorrectly, in the early war pattern so double decal and apfelgrun paint, despite being an m40. I haven’t found it’s lot number on the free database online so I’m asking if someone has the book as maybe I could find more information there

Hi guys, from the philippines here. I have a germany helmet in our house we dont know how to sale it or someone who wants to treasure and sale it can you please suuguest me guys? Thanks!

Anger? I never heard that name and I'm from germany lol

@10akaufmann

3 жыл бұрын

wiki-de.genealogy.net/Anger_%28Familienname%29

Hi bud, I purchased a M40 Luftwaffe Helmet today from the overlord show in Hampshire. I asked my buddies and they said it was 100% original etc. But I’m not convinced! I was looking for the manufacture stamp and I’m not sure what it is. On the left (near the D strap) is what I think is Q60 Although when looking at the back I think it says LM25 or something like that. Wondering if you could help me?

@hiddenwardiaries8494

2 жыл бұрын

Plus the Q is very faint.

@10akaufmann

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, send me some pics, I’ll take a look. anon5473.kent@gmail.com

@johnnynomates815

2 жыл бұрын

@@hiddenwardiaries8494 Q is code for Quist , WW2 proper helmet maker. Q60 is the helmet circumference, 60 cms ,. for a small head size liner, maybe a 52. The number at the rear is the heating lot number, I think it's more likely to be four numbers than letters and numbers......have a closer look. Sounds like a proper one, on what you describe.

Hey do you have an email that I can send pics of my helmets to you? I need someones opinion if you have time Thank you!

@10akaufmann

3 жыл бұрын

anon5473.kent@gmail.com give me as much detail as you can, and I'll do my best