Very Rusty WW2 German M40 Helmet Restoration and Preservation. Artifact from the battlefield

[@pattylevasseur4041]

you are AMAZING at restoring and preserving... but for some reason this 1 touched me.... who was the person wearing it... was he PUSHED into service...did he have family... did they reject/support him...did he have friends/neighbors that were imprisioned/ died what would their lives be like if wars didnt happen... soo much memory and events that helemt must have experienced...thank you !!!

[@reverendtfg6802]

*This one touched you? The helmet was worn by "not-see" trash.*

[@pattylevasseur4041]

@@reverendtfg6802 LET ME REMIND YOU THEY ARE STILL HUMAN!!!!!! if you were UNDER HITLERS AGE GROUP AND WAS FORCED INTO THE MILITARY BY NO CHOICE OF YOUR OWN except escape out of the country...IF THAT WAS EVEN POSSIBLE... YOU CANT JUDGE THEM THATS GODS JOB !!!! you and i DONT HAVE A CLUE WHAT THAT COUNTRY WAS DECIEVED INTO before hitler was at the top of command... WE WERENT THERE. no i DONT AGREE with what hitlar did but..WHEN U HAVE ZERO RIGHTS.. IT COMES DOWN TO HIDE AND PRAY OR SUFFER AND DIE. being in the service im DAMM SURE WASNT EVEN CLOSE TO BEI NG HUMAN FOR WHAT THEY HAD TO DO. HATE SOLVES NOTHING!!!

[@marcelocarrico7255]

Nem todo soldado alemão era nazista. Ele lutava pelo seu país. ​@@reverendtfg6802

[@just.jose.youtube]

​@reverendtfg6802 comments like yours are the reason we start wars. Not sure I totally understood the "not see trash" expression you used but putting the blame of the horrors committed in wars in the shoulders of a low rank foot soldier is, to say the least, unfair. Just my opinion.

[@pattylevasseur4041]

@@just.jose.youtube agree !!!

[@alfreddeflorio7938]

That is totally awesome and amazing! Thanks for sharing this video. My father was a WWII vet. He brought a few battlefield souvenirs home. He kept everything at my aunts house in the attic. This was also his childhood home. Years later, he went up to the attic to get all of his stuff, only to find out that my aunt gave everything away to some collector. This even included his army dress uniform, along with all of his medals, and there was even a German parachute. I really think that this bothered him till the day he died. Approximately a month or so later, my last uncle passed away. My cousin was going through the attic, cleaning out the junk and he came across a box of glasses that were wrapped up in newspaper. After he emptied the box, he came across an amazing find. Upside down in the box, was a German M40 helmet in very good condition! Someone placed the wrapped up glassware in and around the helmet, only to lay undiscovered for several decades. My cousin returned it to me, and it sits in the cabinet upstairs with some of my dad's other stuff. At least I have something to remember his service by. I also came across his DD-214, and replaced all of his medals, plus a few other goodies he would've liked. I built a case that houses his flag, medals, and his service picture. I've tried to make him proud. I think he would've liked it

[@piotrmiazek6204]

Wszystko to bardzo ciekawe, ale wytłumacz mi jakim cudem w pudełku po okularach zmieścił się chełm .

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

Most women have a tendency to think anything related to war/death is just plain junk. History, doesn't matter to them. So, get to it before they do.

[@pierinam2103]

​@@piotrmiazek6204Γυάλινα σκεύη λέει και όχι γυαλιά ( 👓) μην μπερδεύεσαι.

[@Atomicmurph]

​@@piotrmiazek6204It's a box of glassware, not eyelenses.

[@ioannismouslidis5398]

What your aunt did, was very bad!

[@jimreilly917]

Considering that was at LEAST 80 years of rust…10/10. Excellent work.

[@fredferd965]

Highest Rating! This is an honest restoration, and it was a lot of hard work! VERY WELL DONE!!!!

[@ReXtorer]

Thank you!

[@jamesklima4078]

Honest and and tribute to history of war, alot of work wondering what happens to the soldier,definitely a 10

[@richardtorr4553]

A great job done, it looked beyond repair at first, but after careful work it looked good again . I would rate it 10/10 , for dedicated work on a piece of amazing history.

[@davedoughty1213]

You did your “normal” miraculous restoration with more conservation than you previously had done. The final result shows the horror of war but also how personal it can be. Well done sir!! The Old Army Scout…..

[@Vlad-kl7lj]

This is spectacular. 10 for the restoration job. Like how you kept the insignia intact.

[@richardherron5989]

If only that helmet could talk.... what great stories It could tell.

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Great job of preserving a piece of history!

[@chirilas5217]

Unbelievable what you have done. Great job. I have a collection of helmets, 10 Nazis, 2 French, one Belge, one Italian, and 3 American. I purchased them in Belgium, when I was a Kid in 1.965. 👍

[@s.howardparker1998]

Wermacht or SS for the German ones? Just curious. I believe they’re slightly different

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Well done on preserving that helmet. 10/10

[@grimdesaye6534]

Great Job 10 score out of 10 God Bless you for saving History! 🙏

[@RT-hi1ms]

Nice conservation, considering what you had to work with!

[@mascacalin2024]

Awesome Restoration

[@ccbphoto]

Excellent as always…. I’ve got two naive questions: was the second time you submerged the helmet was it in oxalic acid? Also, why not use electrolysis?

[@ReXtorer]

Thank you! Yes, in oxalic acid. Electrolysis will destroy the remaining paint and the emblem.

[@raziel3726]

Amazing Restoration 👍🏻👍🏽👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@juanyurquina5665]

Le diste cariño, amor, cuidado y paciencia al trabajo en el casco, muy buena restauracion

[@artemisapaulina29]

I enjoyed every step of your work. Thank you for treating that helmet with great respect!

[@Warrelics100]

This is one of the best restoration videos I've ever seen! The attention to detail and the care you put into the process are truly inspiring. And the video quality makes it even more enjoyable to watch - great work!

[@seansasser2575]

You can date the helmet by the rolled edge and the single decal down to a window of a few months in WWII.

[@kevinweis1964]

A 10 absolutely! Outstanding work!

[@texas_germanic7073]

You got more patience than me...great job

[@osbaldosegovia4351]

GOOD JOB. I LOVE THE HISTORY AND THIS IS A. INGENIOUS WAY TO SHARE. THANK YOU, GENIUS. SALUDOS DE UN CHIHUAHENSE DESDE MISSOURI...

[@antique7391]

If you watch the BBC World At War episode “Inside Germany “ 1974 you will see these helmets being manufactured. Looks pretty high tech..

[@lcatraz2919]

These helmets were made in 3-4 stages.! On the press.As well as ordinary metalware..

[@lelli123]

Very good job! Hello from Italy 🇮🇹!!

[@SAWgunnerM249]

Very cool. I restored an M42 couple years ago.

[@RacoonWithInternet]

That helmet was 99% rust, 1% steel

[@yussufmayer2710]

😂

[@yussufmayer2710]

But anyway amazing work effort

[@arlinunruh5254]

That's fantastic!!! I sure wish I had one of those kind of helmets!

[@robertmanley7556]

I say a 10 very nice work !! 👍👍👍👍

[@Luckragol]

more rust than helmet, but boy did they know how to make paintmarks last. :D

[@Matin629]

Your work was really great, you are a hardworking person!

[@CAPTJACKRACKHAMZGM]

10. Remarkable Patience, Determination, and Elbow Grease. I will bet your Bathroom is as Clean and Sanitary as one would expect from a Medical Facility. There are Museums out there that would like to have you as a Restorer and Preservationist. Excellent work.

[@davecane7965]

Awesome helmet restoration bro, turned out very well. As always thanks for the video 👍👍

[@alanpreston3111]

Great stuff .. marvellous ASMR 🙏🏻😎

[@maikstein269]

Oh man this is an amazing Restauration! 👍👍👍

[@WestPointLakeWilly]

Solid 10 and I love that you used some of the other items you have already restored!!

[@mark.kelley1928]

10 definitely, sympathetically restored stoped in it's tracks from decaying more, now trapped in time for all to see, nice one ❤

[@raffaeletendi5395]

AMAZING JOB !! 10 score !! fully deserved !!👍🏻

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job mister beautifully restored well done

[@South-of-Heaven]

I would say it’s more of a preservation than restoration. Well done neutralizing the oxidation and cleaning it up. This is history, not glorification. Well done

[@tony_fortunato]

You always do an amazing job!

[@charlescorris3469]

Nice preservation of history…

[@jorgep3]

Amazing work !!!

[@georgechirac8976]

very nice job. i dont seem to find a video on restoring a trench shovel, will it come in the future?

[@TigerPlaysRbx52923]

This is what actually enjoyable ASMR is

[@theclown2393]

Love it dude!!! I purchased a German WW2 M35 Battlefield dug up from a Ukrainian 5 yrs ago it had the original apple green with traces of double decal with field grey paint pieces of the original liner was intact but didn't have the split pins with it. Don't know whether I should restore it or not

[@dominicalberto2179]

Pretty darn good! What battlefield was it found at?

[@andrzejpilsudski8106]

Як завжди - все гарно зроблено!

[@cezar-antoniocrintea396]

10. Great work.

[@Calbear707trees]

A historical piece. Wow.

[@TheReichStuff1939]

This one came out really good, awesome job 😃 looking foward to seeing more

[@howardvanhorn]

PERFECT 10 BEAUTIFUL JOB

[@dominikschutz6300]

Excellent restoration. Almost a colander 😊

[@jimreilly917]

😂

[@KDUsher]

If your diet is lacking in iron

[@CrustyRestorations]

Nice sensitive resto job 👍

[@kaiser6292]

You did a great job

[@charliebravo8622]

Nice 👍work!

[@hahadetailedname]

Do you know where you found this helmet? I have always had a passion for learning about war history and I would love to find something historical. You are one lucky duck to find this, and really nice job on the restoration of this, I wouldn't even know where to start!

[@aarontarlton5873]

WOW!!! Amazing!

[@ЛюбомирКовальчук-к5ь]

Very good job! Congratulations! +10

[@ReXtorer]

thx!

[@joserosales7045]

Imagine one day the person who wore that helmet in ww2 stumbled on this video and he’s like: hey that’s my helmet gimme it back

[@creeper2054]

Doubtful based on the shrapnel marks on the helmet. It came off his head for a reason.

[@arifdayat3676]

Good work....👍👍👍

[@Lee-Wharton]

Great job 👏🏻 8.5 out of 10

[@ronaldschawo8971]

I rate it a 9... Very well done sir!

[@matei82]

Good job!! Why you don't let the helmet more hours in the acid?

[@ibretiUnutma]

You're great...Respect...Respect...Respect...

[@RamaBagaswara]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@philippebailly9136]

Realy cool ! Thanks 👍

[@mark.kelley1928]

I've subscribed I'm impressed with your skills and mindset 👍

[@justa.american8303]

I would give you a 9.5. The wax you used would be my only question. I used Renaissance wax to protect my collection. It is not ascidic and used by the British Museum for protection. You may want to give it a try.

[@petermartin4691]

Good work, and where i can look for this helmet?

[@GregorSass-Ranitz]

Great work!

[@markkusposthumus1341]

Bon travail 👍

[@beni2842]

Good asmr

[@Hrvojeatyoutube]

Sanding is no no other vise good job.

[@mattnobrega6621]

Nice work. 10

[@apauseco]

Those stuffs can be restored because were well made

[@mikecinone2699]

I'm wondering if sand blasting would avoid as much scraping?

[@AdrianMannino]

I feel like the rust shows that it has survived over 80 years. What the man wearing it went through.

[@ВикторСоловьёв-с6ч]

В кока-коле не пробовал прокипятить? Эффект супер!

[@dnagerariza]

Great Job!!! 7/10

[@tommcdonald2805]

OMG, are those bullet holes thru the helmet?

[@TL3407]

10 - A work of conservation.

[@JohnTheSurvivalist]

So nice bro

[@TXRBL]

Back in the 70s a friend who had been stationed in Germany had a helmet we called a battle field pickup. He swore that at night it would move by itself. Pretty creepy.

[@Jackson-g2f1y]

This was like asmr to me

[@davidalexoff1658]

My Uncle sent home a German helmet from WW2. It had a bullet hole in it. When I put it on and stuck my finger through the hole, you could tell he got in the right temple area. Later, unbeknownst to me, my Mom sold it in a yard sale. I felt like crying.

[@fawaz7441]

I like to see this kind of video specially about world war 1 and 2

[@Shpoople]

I feel like a nine out of 10 just because it’s a little bit bumpy. Maybe you should’ve tried to sand it with that giant sand machine but overall it is great.

[@_3_4]

10 good job 👏

[@angelomarconi3842]

Only dude could see ...propagand Milion of guy died Thanks for remember them😢

[@meilstone]

Wow, Darth Vader came to mind toward the end.

[@Jeremy-Two]

Oh. You got another one. Cool.

[@RamiroSepulveda-u2w]

Me gustaba más como estaba antes de la restauración.

[@DKikkert-u6c]

Lot of work, thought you were gonna break it with the hammer

[@heribertoroman5256]

Mejor no podía quedar te doy un 10 desde la República Dominicana 🇩🇴

[@dans78]

What can the value be for the helmet after restauration

[@Czarnuch121]

What is this green liquid that you pour and scrub your helmet with?

[@Fluke_Starbucker]

What I want to know is were the stalhelm german helmets heat treated or were they made like the replicas that you can buy online today?🤔

[@richardherron5989]

Be careful about buying on line...a lot of the war relics out there are reproductions and fakes. They also show up at gun shows quite a bit. Nice Job on the restoration.. ain't easy and a lot of work.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Any idea why would the interior be in worst state of conservation? And what was the green slime used in the end? Dish soap?

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

What's the green fluid you use 13 minutes into the video? No one ever mentions what this is. Washing detergent?