Ww1 german helmet offered to me

Sky Zero · 06-20-2017, 11:22 AM

Hey guys, thought I'd ask you experts here before I try elsewhere

Being offered to me is this ww1 german helmet. What do you guys think? I know nothing about them but I'd like to have one in my display case next to my luger. Seller said he took it to an appraiser and they said it was worth around $500

Anyone with knowledge of this would be welcome!

Sky Zero · 06-20-2017, 11:23 AM

Not sure why they're uploading sideways

George Anderson · 06-20-2017, 12:06 PM

$500 is "iffy" but , given the intact chin strap and liner it is worth more than many one sees. Typically original chin straps sell for $150 - $200 regularly on ebay.

Sky Zero · 06-20-2017, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

$500 is "iffy" but , given the intact chin strap and liner it is worth more than many one sees. Typically original chin straps sell for $150 - $200 regularly on ebay.

I can offer less. He said he's willing to work on the price. What would you think this is worth? $300? Does it seem legit? Thank you, george!

George Anderson · 06-20-2017, 12:21 PM

It's right as rain. I'd jump on it at $300 - $400.

wlyon · 06-20-2017, 12:21 PM

Not a helmet expert but looks good. Around here $350-$400. Bill

Chickenthief · 06-20-2017, 02:00 PM

Totally unrelated, but here's how they punched that lid:

Chickenthief · 06-20-2017, 02:03 PM

The two little "horns" was to hold a piece of armored plate so the mashingun crews was'nt shot in the head. Unfortunatly most allied ammo had so much energy the Germans tended to hurt or break their neck when hit. And lets not talk about having 2lbs of steel attached to your forehead and what that will do to your neckmussels.

Sky Zero · 06-20-2017, 04:21 PM

Excellent! Thanks guys. Once I purchase it, I'll throw up some images on this thread.

Chicken, very cool! I haven't seen that photo before and I yeah I was wondering what those two little pieces were for. Too cool

Douglas Jr. · 07-10-2017, 04:06 PM

I used to collect German helmets. Fro what I see it is as correct as it can be.
I have see them being sold for 500 Euros at wehrmacht awards forum. If I find one in this condition for 400 USD I would grab it in a heartbeat.
By the way it a M16 model, as the liner band is made of leather. Later they became to be issued with metal liner bands (hence being called M17).

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Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Ww1 german helmet offered to me Hey guys, thought I'd ask you experts here before I try elsewhere Being offered to me is this ww1 german helmet. What do you guys think? I know nothing about them but I'd like to have one in my display case next to my luger. Seller said he took it to an appraiser and they said it was worth around $500 Anyone with knowledge of this would be welcome! Attached Thumbnails

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Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Not sure why they're uploading sideways Attached Thumbnails

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	Not a helmet expert but looks good. Around here $350-$400. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	$500 is "iffy" but , given the intact chin strap and liner it is worth more than many one sees. Typically original chin straps sell for $150 - $200 regularly on ebay.

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Chickenthief User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 131 Times in 48 Posts	Totally unrelated, but here's how they punched that lid:

06-20-2017, 02:03 PM	#8
Chickenthief User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 131 Times in 48 Posts	The two little "horns" was to hold a piece of armored plate so the mashingun crews was'nt shot in the head. Unfortunatly most allied ammo had so much energy the Germans tended to hurt or break their neck when hit. And lets not talk about having 2lbs of steel attached to your forehead and what that will do to your neckmussels.

06-20-2017, 04:21 PM	#9
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Excellent! Thanks guys. Once I purchase it, I'll throw up some images on this thread. Chicken, very cool! I haven't seen that photo before and I yeah I was wondering what those two little pieces were for. Too cool

07-10-2017, 04:06 PM	#10
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	I used to collect German helmets. Fro what I see it is as correct as it can be. I have see them being sold for 500 Euros at wehrmacht awards forum. If I find one in this condition for 400 USD I would grab it in a heartbeat. By the way it a M16 model, as the liner band is made of leather. Later they became to be issued with metal liner bands (hence being called M17).