Restoration of an Original German World War 2 M1940 Stahlhelm ( Steel Helmet ) Amazing end result!!

Hello my friends!
In this video, I will show you the restoration process of an original German M1940 Stahlhelm ( Steel Helmet ) from World War 2!
I was able to buy this original German helmet shell a while back for a good price.
The helmet is a later war Quist produced Stahlhelm, and was post war painted in black.
It's time to bring this helmet back to its former glory!
I hope you enjoy the video!! :)
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[@Fearnygamez]

The one restoration video that Nick doesn’t end up cutting himself 😂 nice one Nick love this one.

[@History-Secrets]

A VERY rare moment!! 😂

[@WW2_X2]

Yeah!!!!

[@brendahomez]

Beautiful restoration

[@lillrasmus1505]

Hello nick, when will there be a trench video?🎉

[@lillrasmus1505]

Anny fanmail comming in?

[@Historyfan304]

I loved the trench vids and nick

[@Vaticiangovofficial1130]

Yeah that’ll be nice

[@Absolute_Hell]

All I honestly want in a Trench video is mostly raw footage. I don't care about the length, I just want to hear Nick talk about historically accurate things with whatever guest he invites

[@Redley-bones]

Yah that would be cool

[@fluffytoaster427]

I'm a simple man. I see Nick uploaded, I click.

[@Bsintn]

Same

[@HornetCinematics]

It’s been 3 years since we have had a proper trench video :(

[@SgtThor]

Glad to see you working on KZbin again. I prefer the M35 Helmets due to the double decals, but M40 are also quite nice.

[@MaxFrank-gj6oc]

Nice Video 😀 greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🙋

[@1The_Cilencer1]

Oh hail hi… oh your German.. I hope your school doesn’t teach German history from 1932-1945..

[@History-Secrets]

Danke kamerad!!

[@petersillie7421]

Hast du gesoffen ​@@1The_Cilencer1

[@user-xj4by5gt2g]

​@@History-Secrets when will you do another trench video please do it in England it is called hawthorn trench ok

[@simonkorsagerandersen8839]

Helllo Nick, great video as always.

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@WW2_X2]

Hi Nick again I would just like to thank you so much because at times I have been down and I think to myself … LETS WATCH HISTORY SECRETS also you have really inspired me to collect

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@WW2_X2]

I have a question

[@WW2_X2]

Where do you get your German M35 helmets from???

[@user-ns1mi3px9j]

Its always a great day when nick posts a video

[@Ww2enthusiasts529]

Wow what a coincidence as I’m trying to get a good M40 for my Nord impression

[@CharlesConover]

a fine tribute to those once loyal.

[@bloodhoundog]

LETS GO! Another video from Nick and its Stahlhelm restoration!!! Awesome! 😊 Btw the intro was great! 👍👍

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!!

[@simonkorsagerandersen8839]

Historically accurate!

[@Hammonds_Angels-TwinZ]

It's been quite a treat to see the notification pop up,your videos cheer me up a lot! I really like how this helmet came out,like early mint condition,especially when you showed it next to the other ones you've made. Also,playing the harmonica on the treadmill is a skill man,totally cracked me up with that ending,Thank you

[@History-Secrets]

I'm happy to hear that!! Yes, I love the look of mint helmets, ready to be played with, haha! 😂 I'm a crazy guy, I love playing Harmonica while I march! 😂😂

[@narvikcollector4973]

Very nice looking restoration. I also just completed a restoration of a ww1 german gas mask canister.

[@Makolsi1]

YOURE BACK

[@Historyfan304]

Hello nick I just want to say I love your vids and they inspire me to live history this much all the love ❤❤❤

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!!

[@Historyfan304]

Thank you so much for commenting that means a lot to me ❤

[@TheGrinbery]

I did NOT expect that ending XD

[@Haupt1]

You know it’s a great historical accurate day when nick uploads!

[@Jurburgire]

Nice job Nick it looks great, soon I’ll have to restore my new stalhelm.

[@bearmanmemes6550]

YES ANOTHER HISTORY SECRET VIDEO THIS DAY IS GREAT

[@jennyl6902]

Your back!!!😊The helmet looks beautiful. I’m so excited to see your next video! You always make me so happy thank you

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!!

[@starsys1469]

It’s good to find your videos! well done !

[@fredswanepoel2425]

Very nice restoration,my grandfather August Lindemann was a German soldier during WW1,,he came to South Africa after the war.I was a conscript in the South African Defence Force (1976-1977) and also a Angolan war veteran.I like your reenactment and trench videos,it’s such a pity that your MG 42 got damaged.In South Africa they do reenactments of the Boeren Oorlog (1899- 1902)during that period we were at war with Britain.Keep making videos,it’s much appreciated.

[@jacksonfreaks.4767]

Hey there fellow South African 👋

[@fredswanepoel2425]

Is jy Afrikaans?

[@Parrotrooper]

Excellent video as usual, good to see you keeping history alive. By the way, New Zealand weather is even more unpredictable.

[@haydenmcdaniels6284]

thank you for making these types of videos with the knowledge of how you can give your won texture to the helmets i acutely got a bike helmet that was the shape of a m-1 helmet and made paint and used sand to give it texture

[@alexzorro8884]

Dont forget to add the goose step while on the treadmill ..lol I got acouple helmets i need to finish..you inspired me ! I felt bad for that poor woman shown spraying helmets , "no protection "wonder how long she lived.😢

[@Historicalfan-ec4dv]

This is so cool! I just wanna say your one of the best history/reenactor KZbinrs out there man. Your one of the reasons I got into history. I hope you have a amazing day bro

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much for the compliment!! I appreciate it, have a great day!!

[@jonathanbrowne4362]

Great to see a restoration of an M40 stahlhelm. I love the result especially with the decal. Wear do you think is the best place to pick up original stahlhelms for good prices?

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you! It's very hard to find 100% original helmets for good prices, they get more and more expensive.. and a lot of them are fake! Be sure to buy from well known websites!

[@SteveMrW]

Good to see you back, nice job on the helmet.

[@henryv3943]

Hey Nick good to see you back in the loop. I was waiting for the usual cut to the hand but you escaped, so no wound badge this time. Interesting about Quist continued to produce the M40 until late war. We need another battle instalment from Zer bunker 😊

[@History-Secrets]

Hahaha, I guess I was Lucky somehow... no wounds this time!! 😂 Thank you for watching!!

[@arkangelnorthman]

ALWAYS a pleasure!!!

[@rickkerts3802]

That intro is amazing! Always love the restorations man!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!!

[@TheGuyWhoLikesHistory]

I cannot believe it! New video! Am I dreaming? Keep uploding its very nice to see you again! :)

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!!

[@TheGuyWhoLikesHistory]

I should be Thanking you!! :D@@History-Secrets

[@martimhenriques1169]

Love the results Nick!!! Hope to see you wearing it on the next reenactment events

[@myleslargent5139]

Hey another video let’s go nick

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@Northfox621]

Another great upload! I always love your restoration videos!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@Northfox621]

@@History-Secrets I love your videos and have been watching every single one for a few years. I just want to say keep up the amazing work! You have inspired me and so many others!

[@keramacuk5812]

History secrets a true legendary youtuber has returned once again to give us an amazing video! Thank you Nick!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it!!

[@user-cb3dz8yg9d]

I know the Netherlands isn't the best location, but you should make a USMC impression. It would be an interesting and fun little twist to the channel.

[@landonsimpson7839]

God bless you sir and amazing video once again. I do have a question, is paint made during WW2 any different than modern paint? Paint now has alot of synthetic materials in it now. Do you know the ingredients of typical paint used for the war? Thank you

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!! Paint back in the day was different, but there are companies producing paint that is really close to the original! The paint I use in this video contains Aluminium Oxide for texture, just as they did back in WW2!

[@landonsimpson7839]

@@History-Secrets Thank you for the reply.

[@Kaitlyn_Marie18]

Amazing video as always my love! 🥰 you’re incredible!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much, see you soon! I love you! ❤

[@srbin.mapper3]

you are my favorite youtuber. You gave me inspiration to make my yugoslav wars collection

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much!!

[@KB-5.Feldartillerie-Regiment]

I also collect stuff from the Yugoslav wars, what kind of stuff do you have?

[@srbin.mapper3]

@@KB-5.Feldartillerie-RegimentI have one m93 uniform a m89 uniform JNA officer colonel uniform JNA m77 uniform 2 helmets one JNA 1992 and one JNA with the red star. I have a combat backpack and a messin with cantine and PJP Kosovo war uniform blue tiger stripes with beret and combat vest and a lot of berets

[@srbin.mapper3]

@@KB-5.Feldartillerie-RegimentI love collecting stuff from Yugoslav wars because mostly cheap and they are really cool

[@KB-5.Feldartillerie-Regiment]

@@srbin.mapper3 Awesome! I have an M59 helmet, an M59/85, an M89, a Croatian used M56/76, a Croatian used M59, a Croatian used M1 helmet, and a Croatian vest.

[@Historyseal]

Yes more content !!! Im happy your back on KZbin

[@Jonathansww2]

Thank you for your work nick, I just want you to know that you have been my faforite youtuber for years, im 15 year old collector and dreaming of becoming an reenactor from Finland, you really match my wiew of preserving everything from history. Love you man, keep it historically accurate!

[@garretttintes9007]

I’m the same thing but in Minnesota 💪

[@History-Secrets]

That's amazing to hear!! I'm sure you will be a fantastic reenactor someday!!

[@mikeponyforce780]

Ah yes! A new H.S. video! It brightens my day off!

[@WorldWarFanatic1123]

Yay you’ve posted again!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!🪖🪖🪖

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you so much!!

[@AaronSoIdier]

I love the ww2 and ww1 stahlhelm

[@frankstump62]

Yesss a new history secerets video

[@The_Gamer_Siblings]

You know it’s a good day when history, secrets uploads

[@joegarcia2354]

WOW Great Job !! im impressed .

[@jamescorless8283]

Looks good.

[@romankenens7807]

great video mate!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@rickmorren7524]

mooi gedaan!🤩

[@David_20058]

Really good restoration!!❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@SoCal_FPV]

Bro it’s been a while ! ❤

[@karlfranke6861]

Yes please upload more this is so cool. I have a US M1 that I’m going to restore because I watched your video on how do you do it?

[@BruceColcott]

Great video Nick. With temperatures often soaring past 100 degrees in Melbourne, you could really age a liner band perfectly with a good afternoon's worth of gardening here!

[@ww2andmore]

Another great video nick!

[@Jaime_NL]

Can you do a WW2 dutch impression vidio? Like your videos.

[@sarahpeterson-dg1xq]

Can you please do a tour of your World War II collection, each one of those items you have it’s so cool because someone was holding it in the war

[@pauldouglas3084]

Glad to see you again mate really lovely helmet can't wait for the next video mate 👍

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

The helmet turned out beautifully, Nick!!!❤

[@History-Secrets]

Thank youvso much again Cynthia!!

[@DJ-725]

Great video Nick! Nice to see you back at it!

[@ZjaranyWujek]

Thank you Nick for your job ! You encouraged me to become a reenactor and now I know how to restore helmets too Greetings from Poland and we cant wait for more videos ♥️♥️♥️

[@clanwatkins]

I have a German helmet , my uncle, asa Armantrout gave me when I was a kid. He was a paratrooper in WW2. The one I have is the only one that wasn't rusted away. He had a 55gal barrel of them on the roof of his house that he'd sent home. The last one, mine was in decent shape, it has the name abel on the inside. He told me abel wasn't able to wear it anymore. Hard man. Nice video

[@officialjoe1156]

Very cool, is it a m35?

[@towarzysz_kajzerka2137]

i also have a helmet like that, my grandpa took it out of the sewers when he was working as a plumber. 50 years later. i finnaly restored it, and its beautiful. so sad he can't see it

[@hanssmidt12]

keep making these

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow very cool!!!!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@kobzol8140]

Hi. Depending on how the helmet looked like before you restored it, I think it was used by Czechoslovakian civil defense or firefighters. After the war they, there was a lot of german helmets left here. So they repainted them black and often replaced the liner, chinstrap and splitpins. The splitpins were a little bigger than original ones and on your helmet you can see the mark on the paint they left after they were removed. Very nice restoration!

[@History-Secrets]

Yes, I'm sure you're right! Thank you for watching!!

[@ShayneJones-jk1jb]

yer videos are always entertaining i got a M42 german helmet i restored it back it had the same black paint as the M40 did german helmet are liners are hard and without hurting yourself i got a original vietnam M1 helmet it was my first helmet and its named

[@az8785]

Hallo nick great video! especially the ending!!! Nice restauration. i am too working on a helmet, i also ordered a heer decal from dday 1944! great video Keep it up Greetings from Denmark

[@richardcraig2937]

Nice video and great job on the helmet Nick, looking forward to seeing more videos and seeing you out with your metal detector and recovering more relics...keep up the good work.

[@remcodejong2342]

Another great video Nick, i'm glad your back. Keep u the good work. When do you go metal detecting again?

[@DingDonh-ek5ms]

Omg thank you i struggle with the decal until now

[@j33pfyn4tik6]

Just did my first resto on a Finnish M40/55 to a Wehrmacht 1940 stahlhelm. I got a repro decal, liner, liner band, and chin strap and aged them according to your instructions from numerous vids. Turned out great and looks great setting on my homemade M24 stick grenade helmet stand. JAWOHL!!!

[@jessicaodomwilkie7580]

Heeeeeeesssss BACKKKKKK

[@my_real_name]

Hey Nick. I'm just here to tell you I got my first M40 and m34 helmets. Have a good day

[@History-Secrets]

Awesome, congratulations!!

[@History_Brothers]

i've waited for a restoration! nice video keep doing wat you do man!

[@OP-wb3wl]

Very well done

[@No_fritz01]

Glad you're back nick!

[@samueldion3673]

Great job, the final result is amazing!

[@sternleiche]

Die wurden damals mit Liebe gemacht.

[@ankkaalanen5209]

Thank you wery much i love your videos i think your the best youtuber and you would deserv more views keep it up bro your so a legend bro

[@matejsevcik8854]

In the former Czechoslovakia, these helmets were modified after the war for the needs of fire brigades and civil defense. The original color was mostly removed and the helmet was painted with a special black paint. Both the inner liner and the strap were also replaced. Exceptionally, you can find a helmet with the original paint and emblems under the black color, sometimes with the original inner liner and strap. I have a converted helmet in my collection, the way it was modified after the war, because everyone modifies these helmets to their original form and these post-war modifications are slowly disappearing.

[@rjnovak5977]

M40 ❤

[@LonelyWolf1916]

Love seeing these restoration videos ❤

[@schumivill36]

Wist nooit wat ik miste in het leven, maar nu weet ik het! Een Duitse soldaat die harmonica speelt op een loopband, danku Nick!

[@ankkaalanen5209]

Thank u nick this was a epic video ❤

[@kenpritchard888]

Hi Nick, as one who loved airfix models on creating WW2 tanks, aurcraft and love restoring this is very interesting and creative. Well done mate enjoyed 👍

[@militariacollectablesbelgium]

Love your channel Nick! Big big fan!❤

[@seangregorygurley8429]

Beautiful video

[@ww2man.]

Nice helmet, you inspire me!!

[@keeganw5407]

It’s always good when nick posts new vids

[@ericbadia5]

Sure you should! You already made one video but I would be so glad to see a video regarding websites where to find good quality stuff like paint, decals or leather parts and so on

[@larryburwell8550]

good job on the helmet

[@kenpritchard888]

Hi Nick, I remember asking my Dad. Was the world black and white in those days. Weird how one remembers small things.

[@ww2_history5432]

Nice nick altijd blij als ik na jouw video's kijk❤

[@History-Secrets]

Leuk om te horen!!

[@torycsummers7328]

Super Kool video. Love your Helmets.

[@sarahpeterson-dg1xq]

Your videos are awesome

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@meatballproductions8501]

Yes please show all of your restorations