Luxembourg Posted November 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2013 Hello, someone wants to sell me this tank helmet. I don´t know anything about these helmets... My question is if it is from ww2? He wants 150 EuroThanks for your help!Greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2ad82recon Posted November 24, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 24, 2013 YES..its WW2.....US Tankers Helmet.....original small size missing elasticated straps.....in my opinion not worth the money. Regards Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 24, 2013 Share #5 Posted November 24, 2013 Agreed. Too expensive for such a beat-up helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxembourg Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted November 24, 2013 I also thought that but even a repro costs 150 Euro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ad82recon Posted November 24, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 24, 2013 Yes probably..a COMPLETE repro and in good shape Regards Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted November 24, 2013 Share #8 Posted November 24, 2013 A repro might cost 150 but that doesn't mean it's worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxembourg Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted November 25, 2013 Mh okay I trust you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM3 Posted November 26, 2013 Share #10 Posted November 26, 2013 Actually this is an interesting helmet. As others have noted it is indeed a Rawlings produced tanker helmet of WWII vintage. They were also used post-war as well. Definately been tinkered with: missing one of the ear hole covers, missing the elasticized retention straps, and the leather covered metal spring arms have been removed from both sides. The interesting part is the application of what appears to be two different colored stripes around the base of the helmet bowl. Also appears that the previous owner inserted something in the top of the helmet bowl to cover the ventilation holes. This was a frequent wartime field modification to keep rain, snow, sleet etc. from coming into the helmet. Appears to be something written on the front of the helmet, can you make out what it says? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxembourg Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted November 26, 2013 Actually this is an interesting helmet. As others have noted it is indeed a Rawlings produced tanker helmet of WWII vintage. They were also used post-war as well. Definately been tinkered with: missing one of the ear hole covers, missing the elasticized retention straps, and the leather covered metal spring arms have been removed from both sides. The interesting part is the application of what appears to be two different colored stripes around the base of the helmet bowl. Also appears that the previous owner inserted something in the top of the helmet bowl to cover the ventilation holes. This was a frequent wartime field modification to keep rain, snow, sleet etc. from coming into the helmet. Appears to be something written on the front of the helmet, can you make out what it says? Larry But what can the 2 colors mean? Because it looks like there is a diamond painted on the back of the helmet? I don't see any words at the helmet? I own only these pictures of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 26, 2013 Share #12 Posted November 26, 2013 This is also a Rawlings...complete...as the one in your pics would have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted November 26, 2013 Share #13 Posted November 26, 2013 Real nice Rawlings Ian! The helmet offered for sale sure saw a lot of combat, to certain collectors this would add to the value, some prefer items that look as if they came out of the factory yesterday. It's up to you... The only one who can decide what it's worth is you. You have to decide whether you are willing to pay that amount. I personally would try to come down on the price. It is in any case an authentic M1938 crash helmet as used by tankers. No problem there. Possibly something that went through a lot in the ETO, if it could only talk! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM3 Posted November 26, 2013 Share #14 Posted November 26, 2013 No way of knowing what the colors meant. An interesting helmet for sure but I agree with the others, the price is too, too much. For a helmet in this condition I would say 150 USD tops. You can still get original, unissued Rawling's tank helmets for 200-250 USD. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted November 26, 2013 Share #15 Posted November 26, 2013 Paid 250$ for mine. Condition is just awesome. Haven't regretted it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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