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WW2 helmet

janicholsjanichols Member Posts: 16 ✭✭
edited February 2009 in Ask the Experts
I have a WW2 helmet with liner and straps,that belonged to my Grandpa he was 82nd Airborne, its in good condition, any one know the value of this?
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  • tneff1969tneff1969 Member Posts: 6,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Post some pics, there are a lot posted on the auction side. Keep an eye out there, or search recently completed auctions for a better idea.
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  • janicholsjanichols Member Posts: 16 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks for the info.
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  • tommy45autostommy45autos Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the helmet is a fixed bale with original liner and straps,plus any markings painted on the helmet $250.- $500.Airborne helmets bring a premium.This demand started after the movie Band of Brothers.
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  • AmbroseAmbrose Member Posts: 3,225 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd think long and hard about selling Grandpa's hat! Sounds like a family heirloom that should be passed down along with the history.
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by janichols
    I have a WW2 helmet with liner and straps,that belonged to my Grandpa he was 82nd Airborne, its in good condition, any one know the value of this?

    Tommy45 was the first one to post a value (as per your request-item in blue). It was a direct answer to your question. And I concur on the value. Best, Joe
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  • BlairweescotBlairweescot Member Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by janichols
    I have a WW2 helmet with liner and straps,that belonged to my Grandpa he was 82nd Airborne, its in good condition, any one know the value of this?


    I assume it is a US helmet, and not a helmet from a different country that your grandpa had in his possession

    Go to this website

    http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

    Specifically this forum

    http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?s=99d615214285c03cad43c13ef5de2c65&showforum=5

    And talk to the experts there


    Even a swivel bale can have enough provenance to justify a fairly high price; I have an WWII swivel bale M1 that has an original tag inside of the helmet liner with names written on it, and has an original unit decal and hand lettering inside, for example. The helmet shell also bucks the commonly held wisdom on some heat treatment dates, which may-or may not- add value.

    As this helmet in question is a family heirloom, I would suggest not selling it
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  • janicholsjanichols Member Posts: 16 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    This helmet is a U.S. fixed bale, there is a number on the inside of the helmet " US 62 " not sure what that means, there are no other markings. I will check out the web sites Blairweescot provided. Yesterday, while cleaning out a bulding I found an old footlocker, there was a Walther p38 with holster and belt and a U.S. pineapple grenade wrapped up in his uniforms, not sure if the grenade is innert, something I am not messin with.
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  • team roper ozzyteam roper ozzy Member Posts: 411 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    call your local or state police bomb squad or nearest military base for disposal on the grenade..if inert they will hand it back...post photo's of the p38 and check for capture paperwork...you are sitting on alot of ww2 historical artifacts that will need to be identified and cared for set values on each item and insure them...what color is the gun rig and check to see if the serial numbers match on the p38 what condition is it in?..what type of buckle is on the belt?..post some photo's and you will get more accurate advice on what you have and value's ...nice treasure box you found...keep it together ..you wont regret it[:D]
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  • one2hutnone2hutn Member Posts: 261 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't sell your Grandpas stuff. That is something that should be carried down. Just my opinion,
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