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Post by darktide on Nov 4, 2009 9:08:04 GMT 8
Some are from WW2, some not, so I decided to post these in this thread... If it's in the wrong thread please move it to the proper one. M40  M40, shell only, no liner  M35  East German... I also have the rain pattern helmet cover.  Swiss M16... I also have the alpenflage helmet cover.  Swiss again, later model with helmet cover.  Spanish, similar to German M42 but has crest holder on front.  British "Brodie". Helmet net is original.  British Mk IV "Turtle", Infantry, rough finish.  British Mk IV "Turtle", Tanker, smooth finish.  British GS Mk VI, new, with instruction sheet.  British Para/ SAS/ SBS  French "Adrian"  French Para, UN Forces  Swedish  Italian  Russian helmet re-linered for Czech use.  Russian Ushanka... Not a helmet, but...  Dutch  PLA China  PLA China  PLA China Mao Cap  PLA China Beret  US WW2 M1 Front Seam  US M1 Rear Seam. Woodland cover is original issue.  US Vietnam era AFV helmet  US Aircraft Carrier don't know what you call this...  US PASGT, new. Woodland cover is original issue.  |
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Post by kalbs on Nov 4, 2009 10:25:12 GMT 8
Nice collection Darktide. The Swiss M16 looks very medieval
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Post by jnmodeller on Nov 4, 2009 10:37:51 GMT 8
Great collection, i too love collecting helmets.
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Post by darktide on Nov 4, 2009 11:26:12 GMT 8
Nice collection Darktide. The Swiss M16 looks very medieval Thank you! Years in the making and of course I'm not finished yet... Yes, the Swiss M16 looks weird, even if it is from the WW1 era. Wish list... US Navy Phonetalker helmet German Kriegsmarine helmet (gold eagle) M35/ 40/ 42 will do German WW2 Para helmet Japanese Naval Amphibious Landing Force helmet Japanese helmet with the weird thing on top British WW2 Para Helmet (Arnhem Red Devils type) |
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Post by bravotwozero on Nov 6, 2009 1:50:42 GMT 8
Nice collection indeed! Among your collection, the ones I want to add to mine are:
1) British Mk IV "Turtle", Infantry, rough finish. - This will complete my World War II British infantry impression. The one that landed in D-Day.
2) British Para/ SAS/ SBS - This will also complete my modern British Paratrooper impression. For now, I only use the British GS Mk VI for my modern British impressions.
3) Russian helmet re-linered for Czech use. I want this because I was planning to do Russian impressions, and they look pretty nice.
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Post by veevee on Nov 6, 2009 10:11:07 GMT 8
Very nice! What's next on your hunt list?
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Post by darktide on Nov 6, 2009 11:11:22 GMT 8
Very nice! What's next on your hunt list? Hi Veevee! Priority would be a Japanese Army "Cherry Blossom" helmet, like the type used in the Mukden Incident. Problem is, they are quite rare... I have never, ever, seen a real one. Even pics of them are rare! I would love to have 1 of those! I already tried looking for it in Japan... No luck. |
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Post by legionnaire on Nov 8, 2009 11:38:11 GMT 8
 US Helmets and Campaign Hats 26th Cav and 57th IR L to R modified Airborne Helmet, Kelly type Helmet, red one is a child's toy tin helmet  13 DBL, Bir Hakeim Kepi Blanc, Bonnet de Police cap, Chechec scarf, Mas 36 Rifle, Adrain Helmets  Hollywood costume red Kepi, 2 liter canteen (“Le bidon”) 2e Regiment Etrangere d' Infanterie Morocco, 1908model 1886/93 “Lebel” 8mm rifle Lebel rifle,  My British & Aussie collection: Whosley pit helmet, SAS Tan beret, Aussie Hat, British Desert camo & helmet |
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Post by kalbs on Nov 8, 2009 16:31:07 GMT 8
Very nice collection legionnaire, that must have taken some time to collect
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Post by jnmodeller on Nov 8, 2009 19:54:16 GMT 8
Philip, very nice collection you got there.
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Post by bravotwozero on Nov 10, 2009 4:16:48 GMT 8
Philip! Can I have one!  |
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Post by darktide on Nov 11, 2009 2:46:54 GMT 8
Very nice!
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Post by legionnaire on Nov 11, 2009 7:18:15 GMT 8
Glad you all enjoyed seeing some of my collection of helmets and hats. Thank you for your comments guys.
The Airborne Helmet was my very first helmet purchase when there was this show called the Great Western gun show in Pomona years ago. Considered THE biggest gun show in the west coast. Got that complete helmet with chin strap for $45. if I remember. And the rest were History. The only modern I ever got was the British kevlar helmet.
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Post by magicdutchmen on Jul 29, 2010 21:39:40 GMT 8
Great topic gentleman. I hope you don't mind me posting my website where I am displaying my collection and that from fellow collectors. We are always looking for knowledgable dedicated staff to help us enlarge the information on the website. Cheers, De Waal www.warhelmets.net |
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Post by indonesische on Aug 21, 2010 2:49:32 GMT 8
darktide, Superb collections mate! Particularly liking the M40 SS.. Liking it a lot!  Great patina on the paint. I would love to hear more on it. Can you tell me the factory marker and lot number? Heavy lacquered decal looks like EF/Q first pattern (frankly, a bit misshaped though). Permission to post mine.. ;D #1 M40 SD SS winter camo combat veteran- Factory marker: ET64 (Eissenhutten Werke) - Factory location: Thale, Germany - Lot number: - - Shell size: 64 - Liner size: 57 Got this one from a friend of mine, an American helmet collector (back in 2007). Brought back by 101st Airborne veteran, taken lying on ice during Ardennes offensive by LAH Kampfgruppe Peiper. Field made identification by the owner, a Grenadier name “Broich” (RIP) painted on inside skirt, also number “3174” and division ID. Not much left on the rough textured winter camo, but you can still see plenty white paint remains. Decal is ruined as well, probably by Denazification effort. Leather liner is darkened, chinstrap not bad.     Regards, Eddie |
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Great patina on the paint. I would love to hear more on it.