spagg Posted March 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2020 Any thoughts on this helmet? Any comments would be appreciated. it's hard to tell if the outer shell was repainted. Looks a little shinny to me. These are not my pics, this is all I have on this lid. Thank you. Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted March 19, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2020 Looks varnished or oiled to me. Older collectors and vets did this to protect the helmet. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted March 19, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2020 I think it's original but overpriced for the condition it's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted March 19, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 19, 2020 The helmet looks like it’s paint is gone and very smooth too. Could it have been vigorously cleaned and then oiled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marchville1918 Posted March 19, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 19, 2020 It looks all original to me.....but as others have said, someone has cleaned it TOO much. The shell is British which is not unusual for 26th Div helmets. Each regiment of the division had their own distinct helmet insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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