Where To Buy Your WW2 German Impression Part 4: Head Gear!

[@jamesbowie1074]

I am soo lucky. My dad when he was a child got a real ww2 German helmet with the original liner. He gave it to me and it is still in perfect condition.

[@worldwarguy459]

MTB with Jamie that’s really cool!

[@No_fritz01]

Yeah your very lucky!!

[@Gun-Bricks]

Indeed you are

[@sWarhistory]

I love Ww2 German helmets

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

We all do

[@brycefreeden4081]

@@Moonlight.Deaditesure do

[@milkmanchristian9859]

Just bought a M35 helmet and I'm very excited for it to arrive.

[@CryonZogrite]

I bought a refurbished M42 on the same day lol. Hope you receive a good product.

[@milkmanchristian9859]

@@CryonZogrite It's from At the Front and from my research that's one of the best places for a reproduction helmets. I hope to paint it an authentic green. Would also get decals but parents won't allow swastikas. Surprised they even let me purchase the helmet in the first place.

[@CryonZogrite]

@@milkmanchristian9859 That's unfortunate. My parents are fine with it. As evil as swastikas are I think decals kind of complete an M35. Hope they change their minds and that the paint turns out well.

[@milkmanchristian9859]

@@CryonZogrite Hope so too. Enjoy your helmet when it arrives!

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

@@CryonZogrite bruh we all bought our helmets at the same time. I also bought a refurbished M42

[@cinderjoe1]

I use restored helmets. Cheaper to buy the Original shell, then I have it sandblasted, I repaint it and replace the Liner and Chinstraps. I use High quality Euro Liners and chin straps. High end decals if using them. I have found most Repro Helmets are not worth it. Most shape wise are not close to an original.

[@worldwarguy459]

cinderjoe1 that is usually the best option for the helmets!

[@darko_dulic]

Stalingrad front has good shells to buy. But you must paint and attach a liner to them

[@jimwestberg4771]

Epic Militaria M43s are also surprisingly good quality for less than 30 shipped

[@Figwumberton]

I bought a M40/55 Finnish contract helmet from IMA, and it was pretty much made in the exact same factory with the same machines and same tooling as the WW2 helmets, the only difference is the liner but other than that it looks just like a war time production.

[@theprodigy6713]

The vent holes are too large and the split pins for the liner are a few cm lower than originals so the liner band will be seen

[@wolfsden3812]

Helmets at War ....rock !

[@anglishbookcraft1516]

I was lucky a few years back to buy an original German WW2 m35 at an antique shop in Europe for 60€. It was covered in a bunch of crap but after a thorough clean it had both original decals and paint, though the eagle decal wasn’t easily distinguished.

[@thechurch5000]

I bought a M35 helmet from Hessen it was cheap Chinese stuff and I also received a dented reproduction m24 grenade from them which they refunded but less my shipping cost to send it back. so I can't recommend them but i'm glad you had better luck with their field caps. I bought a nice quality reproduction M42 helmet from I.M.A.

[@DonDon-zm3vz]

just got an M35 helmet and m40 greatcoat from them. very good

[@PantherActualOfficial]

I just bought an M35 from Heßen. You’ll see the review in approximately a week. As well as some other Heßen items

[@ConnorLundeen]

mfw no helmet review

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

“This channel has no videos”

[@pihlak6950]

The M38 is incorrect for EM/NCO ranks. The M34 “Schiffchen” is the cap that was originally introduced for enlisted men, and the M38 was an officer specific cap in a similar style that was introduced later. Hessen must’ve assumed that if there’s an officer’s M38, there must be an EM one as well.

[@max.t957]

I’m still waiting for a german cap for reenacting

[@JohnSmith-zn4zw]

Very nice I like the original, but mine is repro M35 black.

[@lunarepsilon]

Do you know anywhere where I can Get high quality Helmet Decals?

[@fishyc150]

If you go to "german helmets.inc" this guy is the font of all knowledge with anything german helmets. Hes written many books on decals and helmets and actually authenticates helmets with certificates etc. No one knows more... hes a world known expert. On his site he recommends the best decals to use taking in mind cost/ use/ authenticity etc. I've bought 2 original helmets from him in the past, not cheap (depending on budget)... but genuinely fantastic re furbished originals.

[@retrosniperrus]

1:15 Holy shoot. Its literally like mine. But without any symbolic

[@mikemastalski8494]

Gd43 makes the best soft covers

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

Wdym “soft covers”?

[@stevenlogan8946]

@@Moonlight.Deadite he means caps as oposed to helmets. GD43 is definately a good quality product

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

@@stevenlogan8946 I prefer Elsenau

[@TrampConnoisseur]

Are the EREL Robert Lubstein caps any good?

[@cultofthevoid5677]

I can never find a hat that fits me. I bought a size 61 m43 (because that was the largest size they had) and it barely fits to the point that it puts a big red mark across my forehead because it's so tight.

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

Holy crap you have such a large head I probably will when I’m older

[@cultofthevoid5677]

@@Moonlight.Deadite I hope you don't because you won't be able to find a well fitting hat.

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

Deus Vult thank you

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

Fascist okay try elsenau their biggest size is around 63. And 3_reich on eBay is actually nice enough to make your hat as big as a 65 so that’s also a good option.

[@stevenlogan8946]

@@Moonlight.Deadite Try GD 43 they make their caps to size and are very good quality. they are also reenactors

[@jairoaguilar3838]

What about epic militaria? They have some good looking custom helmets

[@worldwarguy459]

Jairo Aguilar their helmets are not well shaped. The customization is very neat but the overall shell isn’t that’s great. As far as I know.

[@jairoaguilar3838]

Ok thanks m8 🙏🏼

[@lujo7126]

Really good video

[@worldwarguy459]

Lujo Gopnik thank you.

[@TherealStewey]

Would you recommend Epic militaria field caps?

[@O_Coisa_Coizado]

Hi, I'm a Brazilian very fanatical about helmets and etc. It's a pity that you can't pay with reais only dollars

[@danielosdinia4258]

why some German generals like Von Manstein and Von Reichenau always wore M38 but some others wore ceremonial cap?

[@yusufnajy4487]

Is epic military a good place for helmets

[@worldwarguy459]

Yusuf Najy no, they do not have good repro helmets

[@yusufnajy4487]

Thanks for the reply are there decals good

[@yusufnajy4487]

Can you do a review of a epic militaria and show us the bad things it

[@Bnat36]

i like the cap

[@outlawvlogs9812]

Is the waffen ss cap good

[@colem_h]

Did they use red primer on their helmets or is mine just wrong?

[@historyinnotime9892]

Cool

[@waffenSS2245]

Good video man,. if you’re open to some constructive criticism, I would suggest a new m43 cap. Your cap has vent holes and the M43 did not have this feature. I would suggest a strum cap and throw some original insignia on there. Once weathered they can look real for very minimal cost.

[@worldwarguy459]

Volksgrenadier275 thank you

[@colonelautumn4169]

My Hessian antique m38 didn't come with white piping for some reason

[@worldwarguy459]

Luke Gober you might of bought the one without piping.

[@colonelautumn4169]

@@worldwarguy459 darn I didn't see the option. Is it ok for a impression not to have it or not?

[@Militariahistory]

@@colonelautumn4169 it's okay not have the white piping on it and it's okay for your impression

[@colonelautumn4169]

@@Militariahistory what about a 1941 impression?

[@Militariahistory]

@@colonelautumn4169 both with and without the piping and depending on what unit you are doing

[@yusufnajy4487]

Can you review one of epic militaria's helmets and show us the bad things about it.

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

it only has 1 problem but that one problem bothers me a lot

[@yusufnajy4487]

@@Moonlight.Deadite can you tell me the problems thanks

[@worldwarguy459]

I am not sowing money on one. But the overall construction of the shell is inaccurate

[@yusufnajy4487]

@@worldwarguy459 okay but did At the front change the color of their helmet from panzer gray to field gray?

[@worldwarguy459]

Yusuf Najy I’m not sure. A quick search on their website should answer that.

[@uncrustableman488]

how do you get a strap for a helmet

[@Blue_Falcon920]

Where did you get the big tan straps for your helmet?

[@benik_]

it's a bread bag strap. Hessen has good ones

[@Noah-sk5nx]

Is at the front m43 cap insignia good?

[@worldwarguy459]

Yes

[@graphic_destiny_7885]

Can anyone tell me if you bought a helmet off of that website did you actually get the helmet or did you get gypped???

[@worldwarguy459]

Graphic_destiny_788 as you can see in the video, I have the helmet. Not sure what you’re asking.

[@jameswhoneedstoknow5148]

Have you heard of hiki shop

[@worldwarguy459]

James who needs to know I have.

[@worldwarguy459]

Rabbi Yitzak Foreskinmunchstein just try to save up. Buy once, buy right.

[@alvinbrato]

I made a stalm helm with cardboard, welp time to start a party

[@letsplaybarrysmod5815]

Well you clearly don't knees the original German M35,M40,M42 if it has its original used liner chin strap and original paint

[@worldwarguy459]

What

[@letsplaybarrysmod5815]

I'm talking about if its a original paint liner and chin strap

[@silver.sorner2059]

@@worldwarguy459 i think he means "don't use"

[@Hasitschi4863]

Why you burned the insignia on the m43 cap?

[@worldwarguy459]

Lytman it was an accident

[@maxi10m.carp14]

How to buy that thing with the reproduction helmet? the one that is outside,

[@dandesso8926]

maxi10m it’s a helmet carrier that would be on your belt when your wearing a cap

[@alayubi9636]

Helm i like it

[@claytonj2695]

Was that reproduction helmet a Giraffe-X M35

[@worldwarguy459]

Hank Williams not sure what that means but it’s a repro m42 from at the front.

[@brickproduction1815]

Do the Heer used SS camo? Kind of curious

[@worldwarguy459]

Endeavour on very rare occasions. Not common enough to use for an impression

[@brickproduction1815]

@@worldwarguy459 I see...I am reenacting the Russian Protective corps and in the future the Grossdeutchland so I'll take note of that!

[@brunger7]

No not really

[@shadowace7560]

1944shop ?

[@worldwarguy459]

Ailar Arumets 1944 militaria

[@Bathtoasterr]

Would you recommend epic militaria for german tunics or eh

[@oktoberfest4424]

Hell no

[@Bathtoasterr]

@@oktoberfest4424 9 months ago I was just getting started. I now understand that it’s a dumb question

[@oktoberfest4424]

@@Bathtoasterr happened to the best of us

[@RouseHistory]

Ya it’s really bad

[@entityfollows2176]

No!

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Why did you burn your M43 cap?

[@Jeqavy_Wavy]

He tried to age it.

[@avant-gardemarmalade7605]

Probably also to remove the swastika

[@WollongongWacko]

Don't use man the line

[@jameswhoneedstoknow5148]

I've heard good things about some of there stuff

[@WollongongWacko]

James who needs to know their items are fine, same as anywhere else, it's the lack of the owners professionalism. find another source if you can for any item.

[@joshuabenjamin1937]

I have felt with man the line a few times, and at least 4 times they have: sent the wrong item/never sent the item/failed at communication, stuff like that. I have always considered them an absolute last resort if I can’t find what I’m looking for elsewhere.

[@jameswhoneedstoknow5148]

@@joshuabenjamin1937 ya I ordered a m43 field cap and I was sent the complete wrong size

[@joshuabenjamin1937]

James who needs to know I ordered a m1 bandolier, and was sent a british one, wasn’t the same thing as the pictures, and didn’t match the description

[@dudeman3093]

F...ck! Hessen doesn't ship to Russia

[@historybrick2349]

Very cool video but for anyone considering using an original helmet for an impression or reenactment...... pls don't lol!

[@worldwarguy459]

History Brick using a refurbished helmet is okay to use. The helmet isn’t going to get damaged unless you try to damage it.

[@historybrick2349]

World War Guy I see your point but I still think they belong in collections not reenactments.

[@worldwarguy459]

History Brick refurbished helmets are just the metal that has new paint, new liner, and new chinstrap. The metal won’t get damaged unless you are throwing it at a brick wall or let it rust. I assure you that it won’t damage the helmet, especially when it was repainted and re-lined after the war.

[@MetalheadMitch762]

I do both WW1 and WW2 German reenacting, for WW1, there are no accurate repro helmets so we use all repainted originals. As I always say, anything that would damage the helmet would have probably killed you or put you in the hospital if you didn't have it on.

[@Verhackertfreind]

hessen isnt pronounced correctly, please go to google translate... greetings from Austria [NOT Australia ;)]

[@battlefield1soldier929]

Im also from Austria (Vorarlberg) 😁

[@anglishbookcraft1516]

Felix Regula I’ve never understood this either since it is said as “Hes+sen” in English as well.

[@michaelrobinson1945]

@@anglishbookcraft1516 Yes, that pronunciation has irked me all my life.

[@ANGELLLLLL69]

Does anyone know where I get get good priced original helmet it dosent matter what country it is I just need a cheap original helmet for a project.

[@worldwarguy459]

Pixelated Productions eBay would be your best bet

[@stevenlogan8946]

1944 militaria usually have refurbished originals various sizes. They also have the best spray paint if you need to repaint one.

[@SteveMrW]

Why did you burn the insignia?