A Helmet Story!

[indonesische]

I'm sure many of you had spent that hard earned $$$$ collecting authentic WW2 militaria. I believe we can all agree when I say that original WW2 German helmet is the primadona amongst others!

Perhaps some of you wonder how these babies made their way to the market, and finally your living room? This is a story of one of our unsung heroes, who dedicate his life finding them! Meet Eugene, a friend of mine who lives near the infamous "Demjansk pocket", Russia.

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WH DD M40 = Model 40 Wehrmacht Heer Double Decal

[jnmodeller]

Yes they have lots of stories, i have a Swedish friend who love hunting/digging with a metal detector on historical battle fields, he collects even the smallest item he can find. check this link- ww2airsoft-asia.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photos&action=display&thread=428

[gman]

I'm having morbid images of unearthing a helmet that's still attached to a skull...

But, I wish these hunters the best, and may their searches always be as fruitful.

[DAN SAN]

posible the helmet they got here was lucky enouch to be in a muck and not being oxidized.. or rather a mud without air thats why rust didnt had a chance to destroy the gem.

in dwtv a german news chanel actual coverd a story of a dug up trench in tiergarten.they found a remains of a WL flieger with his helm on his head and rotten away uniform even his gun is with him in a fetus position.luckly they found also the dog tag with him and was able to identify the man.they are able to trace the family of the flieger and returned the remains to the family. lucky him! home sweet home.

[mournblade]

well, these finds drive home the point that the stuff recovered can't get more authentic. they are the real thing.

[jimmiroquai]

I wonder what the story behind my pitted M42 helmet is....all i know is that it was found in Latvia.

[labrador]

Ask what city it was found near and we may be able to trace the uniots operating there in 44-45.