MasonK Posted June 6, 2016 Share #126 Posted June 6, 2016 Awesome helmet, Mark! Look forward to seeing this one in person. I like the fact that the hand painted elements, such as the eyes and the whiskers, are the same on the those in the Ranger photo provided by BOLO. Also, in the photo below, you can see paint over-spray on the stainless steel rim, however the over-spray is absent from those areas where the steel is exposed. Honest wear over time from use, in my opinion, but I'm far from an expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted June 6, 2016 Share #127 Posted June 6, 2016 Thank you all for the kind comments. Hi, I hope you guys don't mind me asking, but when did the value of ARVN helmets rise so drastically? I believed they were worth between $1000-1500 but now they're $5,000? Are some variants more collectible compared to others? I think this helmet went for more money because it was not a type seen before on the market. Also it is a colourful/attractive example. Just guessing on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 6, 2016 Share #128 Posted June 6, 2016 Price = rare ARVN painted helmets are common or rare .........? You answer the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 6, 2016 Share #129 Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks O, I didn't know ARVN helmets were rare, thanks for clearing that up. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted June 8, 2016 Share #130 Posted June 8, 2016 Outstanding ARVN helmet, a center piece in any advanced Vietnam collection. These ARVN helmet threads always turn up to be interesting reading. Best regards Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted June 9, 2016 Share #131 Posted June 9, 2016 Thank you. It is definitely a centre piece for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanormalTrooper Posted June 9, 2016 Share #132 Posted June 9, 2016 Wow, I've been reading this thread and this helmet is simply amazing. Awesome helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted June 10, 2016 Share #133 Posted June 10, 2016 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nguoi tien su Posted June 12, 2016 Share #134 Posted June 12, 2016 Congrats to the winner! Maybe the best VN war helmet I have ever seen. A bad month for me unfortunately, I would have been glad to get it! This one was taken in Soc Trang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted June 12, 2016 Share #135 Posted June 12, 2016 Thank you for the info and comments. Are you located in Shanghai China? Do you collect Vietnam era helmets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nguoi tien su Posted June 14, 2016 Share #136 Posted June 14, 2016 Yes, I do collect those lids. I have four painted helmets (one BDQ) and several liners. I work in Shanghai and should be there for the next few years. I don't think the helmet shown upper in this thread (associated with the 199th LIB) has something to do with the unit you are looking for. Here are some other photos: (no Tiger here, but the same weird colors). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nguoi tien su Posted June 14, 2016 Share #137 Posted June 14, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nguoi tien su Posted June 14, 2016 Share #138 Posted June 14, 2016 Great photo with the shadow of the BDQ patch and a scroll too. Also see the different scarves. I have one like that in the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugèn Posted June 15, 2016 Share #139 Posted June 15, 2016 My dear NTS, after this stunning pictures I have one question for you. May you tell me the date (approximately and if it really exist) when the tiger was painted on the front of Ranger helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted June 16, 2016 Share #140 Posted June 16, 2016 Interesting helmet, to say the least. I saw the comments on warrelics as well, and not surprised at the mixed opinions and skepticism. That's the inherent challenge any rare theatre-made helmet will face. It's the bane of camo helmets from most every era and country. With "experts" vascillating opinions, and a skittish community due to widespread fakes, there's no wonder why. I hear my grandpa's voice in my head, everytime I win an auction. He was an incurable auction, swap meet, flea market guy. His quote was, "winning an auction means you paid more than anybody else was willing to". Never understood if that was good or bad, so I just focus on happiness. If the buyer is happy, end of story. The only time that changes, is if they ever decide to sell it; then, somebody else's happiness is a factor. As far as value, I'm not sure how market can be $5000 on one of these, based on the purchase price of this particular example. Seems to me, based on international visibility to a full-term online auction, this is the high end of market value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted June 16, 2016 Share #141 Posted June 16, 2016 Blimey, this is getting some forum exposure, what section is it in on wr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted June 16, 2016 Share #142 Posted June 16, 2016 Don't worry, found It. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted June 17, 2016 Share #143 Posted June 17, 2016 Interesting helmet, to say the least. I saw the comments on warrelics as well, and not surprised at the mixed opinions and skepticism. That's the inherent challenge any rare theatre-made helmet will face. It's the bane of camo helmets from most every era and country. With "experts" vascillating opinions, and a skittish community due to widespread fakes, there's no wonder why. I hear my grandpa's voice in my head, everytime I win an auction. He was an incurable auction, swap meet, flea market guy. His quote was, "winning an auction means you paid more than anybody else was willing to". Never understood if that was good or bad, so I just focus on happiness. If the buyer is happy, end of story. The only time that changes, is if they ever decide to sell it; then, somebody else's happiness is a factor. As far as value, I'm not sure how market can be $5000 on one of these, based on the purchase price of this particular example. Seems to me, based on international visibility to a full-term online auction, this is the high end of market value. Words to live by , I agree a lot with you and your grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted June 18, 2016 Share #144 Posted June 18, 2016 Anyway, thank you all again who gave the positive/kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted June 19, 2016 Share #145 Posted June 19, 2016 Congrats to the winner! Maybe the best VN war helmet I have ever seen. A bad month for me unfortunately, I would have been glad to get it! This one was taken in Soc Trang: Trying to pm you please clear your message box to receive messages Thanks D~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted June 19, 2016 Share #146 Posted June 19, 2016 "camo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted June 20, 2016 Share #147 Posted June 20, 2016 Ya this helmet would not be great camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted July 16, 2016 Share #148 Posted July 16, 2016 Great helmet! A lot Vietnam militaria collectors always say they would never trust a painted ARVN BDQ helmet. Comparing to Anton's and Owen's luxury helmets, my helmet looks poor. Nice to see another. Wonder who owns it now since I sold it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted July 16, 2016 Share #149 Posted July 16, 2016 Nice score Anton. He who dares, wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxembourg Posted July 16, 2016 Share #150 Posted July 16, 2016 Nice to see another. Wonder who owns it now since I sold it? I own this one now. Here is the topic: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/244242-rare-original-arvn-helmet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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