World War Two German M40 Steel Helmet/Stahlhelm, Review and buying advice, how to spot a fake

[@kieronjones5460]

Very nice helmet. I have a very similar one actually, and from where I am watching this video I'm looking straight at it. The liner in my example is completely original as in yours, but the decal which I also believe is original has been scraped off at some point, clearly a very long time ago, though they have had a hell of a job removing it as I can still clearly see quite a lot of it. Some pitting on the side of my example but around 70% original paint remaining. I own a few of these helmets now, in various states from great condition to relic condition. Its a great hobby, but there are a lot of unscrupulous people who will try and deceive beginner collectors, so its great that people such as yourself try and point people in the right direction.

[@historyatwar6230]

Hi thanks for the tips :D do you know the best place to buy one of them?

[@10akaufmann]

I bought mine on Ebay. Just be careful. Alternatively you can buy from US specialists-they tend to be expensive though.

[@historyatwar6230]

@@10akaufmann Ok thanks have a good day :)

[@timothysimpson1561]

I have an m40 Luftwaffe helmet. The eagle has been removed. I purchased an eagle, would I need to paint over it some?

[@10akaufmann]

I wouldn’t tamper with the helmet in any way. I would not recommend adding parts that are not original. But it’s up to you of course.

[@timothysimpson1561]

@@10akaufmann honestly I would rather leave it as how history delivered it to me. But it drives me crazy seeing the faint outline of a Luftwaffe eagle.

[@stuka_bly4t102]

Do you happen to have the stahlhelm lot number book?

[@10akaufmann]

No, but I believe I have checked it online. But even so, the numbers on this example are too faint to read.

[@stuka_bly4t102]

@@10akaufmann thanks anyways, I’m asking because I’ve recently bought a stahlhelm and would like to know more or it since it’s been restored incorrectly, in the early war pattern so double decal and apfelgrun paint, despite being an m40. I haven’t found it’s lot number on the free database online so I’m asking if someone has the book as maybe I could find more information there

[@goose33]

Hey do you have an email that I can send pics of my helmets to you? I need someones opinion if you have time Thank you!

[@10akaufmann]

[e-mail] give me as much detail as you can, and I'll do my best

[@Stahl_und_Eisen]

Anger? I never heard that name and I'm from germany lol

[@10akaufmann]

wiki-de.genealogy.net/Anger_%28Familienname%29

[@jemejmukbangers7532]

Hi guys, from the philippines here. I have a germany helmet in our house we dont know how to sale it or someone who wants to treasure and sale it can you please suuguest me guys? Thanks!

[@hiddenwardiaries8494]

Hi bud, I purchased a M40 Luftwaffe Helmet today from the overlord show in Hampshire. I asked my buddies and they said it was 100% original etc. But I’m not convinced! I was looking for the manufacture stamp and I’m not sure what it is. On the left (near the D strap) is what I think is Q60 Although when looking at the back I think it says LM25 or something like that. Wondering if you could help me?

[@hiddenwardiaries8494]

Plus the Q is very faint.

[@10akaufmann]

Hey, send me some pics, I’ll take a look. [e-mail]

[@johnnynomates815]

@@hiddenwardiaries8494 Q is code for Quist , WW2 proper helmet maker. Q60 is the helmet circumference, 60 cms ,. for a small head size liner, maybe a 52. The number at the rear is the heating lot number, I think it's more likely to be four numbers than letters and numbers......have a closer look. Sounds like a proper one, on what you describe.