2nd Infantry Division front seam fixed loop shell

[akriener]

Hi everyone, been awhile since I've posted. I've been in deep with Soviet awards. Came across this shell, after talking to a couple other collectors I believe to be an authentic, but painted over 2nd ID. Thoughts?

 

[Burning Hazard]

Nice helmet and perfect example of what happened to painted M1's at the end of the war when they got "recycled".

 

Pat

[akriener]

3 minutes ago, Burning Hazard said:

Nice helmet and perfect example of what happened to painted M1's at the end of the war when they got "recycled".

 

Pat

 

Thanks Pat. He'd let me have it for $200. I know it's just a shell but still a neat piece. Not sure what the effort would be like to remove paint or if it's better left as is.

[Burning Hazard]

You could take a Q-tip dipped in Goof-off and test a tiny area somewhere on the back rim to see if the paint comes off easy. Goof-off takes acrylic paint right off beautifully without damaging the paint underneath while oil based paints may need more work and patience.

 

I personally would leave it as is and some of the folks here may say the same. Ultimately, it is your helmet and your decision.

 

Pat

[akriener]

5 minutes ago, Burning Hazard said:

You could take a Q-tip dipped in Goof-off and test a tiny area somewhere on the back rim to see if the paint comes off easy. Goof-off takes acrylic paint right off beautifully without damaging the paint underneath while oil based paints may need more work and patience.

 

I personally would leave it as is and some of the folks here may say the same. Ultimately, it is your helmet and your decision.

 

Pat

Thanks Pat. That's what I was thinking - test patch or leave as is. It is after all, part of the helmet's history now. I also collect German helmets and those folks lose their minds if you so much as dust them wrong haha.

[Nickman983]

I would leave it as is seeing as it's obvious what's underneath the paint. Plus you would risk damaging the insignia in the process.