Interesting WW1 helmet

[Nkumburis]

All,

 

I hope your day went well. This is an interesting helmet, half the helmet is painted black. Any ideas on this interesting paint job? Thanks guys.

 

Nick

 

[Nkumburis]

Anyone?

 

[trenchfoot]

That's an odd one. I don't know the significance but it looks to be a post war addition

[Mr.Jerry]

which would you say was done last?

[Chris Miller]

Valspar Paints used these to show their paint for in store displays.  They show up from time to time on eBay with the original labels intact.  
 

[manayunkman]

3 hours ago, Chris Miller said:

Valspar Paints used these to show their paint for in store displays.  They show up from time to time on eBay with the original labels intact.  
 

Thanks for that Valspar explanation.

[Bugme]

Honestly Chris, I can say I never ever heard of this before. So, I learned something new today!

[Chris Miller]

11 hours ago, Bugme said:

Honestly Chris, I can say I never ever heard of this before. So, I learned something new today!

Thanks, I’ve wondered if the intent was to sell paint for the purpose of decorating helmets after the war.   

[aef1917]

I always thought they were probably sales samples for automotive finishes or the like.