UK based gentleman posted this on Reddit’s militaria subreddit for identification help awhile back. He decided to sell about a month ago and at the time I passed because I had purchased some other items, but now I’m in a place I can make a deal. Story is:

The helmet was gifted to me by a family friend 19 years ago, after they discovered it in the attic of a house they had purchased from a relative. They knew I liked this kind of thing and didn’t want it around. When it was found it was wrapped in very, very old paper. I couldn’t guess at a date for how long it had been there but since posting the thread I asked my Dad and he remembers them also showing him newspapers with Macmillian as the Prime minister (57-63) at the same time so it’s possible it’s lived up there since then. We are in the UK so although conditions are wet, if it was kept protected from the damp it won’t have had much humidity to deal with.

It’s since lived in a safely in a box at my Dad’s place until he returned it to me recently and it lives here safely in a box now too.

I have tried researching the name in the helmet but unfortunately I have not been successful in tracking the man down. A german friend has also tried on my behalf but has not been lucky either.

It’s not my area of interest particularly and I’m getting married so I would like to sell it.

Condition description as per seller:

The helmet has a thin layer of rust covering most of the top of the shell. This comes off rapidly when gently brushed and I would best describe it as a stubborn dust. I have not cleaned it because frankly I do not trust myself.

There are several white marks on the helmet. When I first got the helmet I found this could be removed with a cloth but for the same reason as the rust, I have not done this myself. Sounds crazy, but I think it’s chalk? It’s definitely not paint.

The leather liner is very pliable and completely intact. It feels soft like chamois.

The strap is tough but still pliable and doesn’t feel stiff. The buckles are still adjustable.

Biggest complaint by people is that the split pin wear isn’t as consistent with the rest of the helmet. These are all the photos I have as of now. He’s asking 800 British Pounds which would include shipping. I will be crossposting this on several other forums so if you provide feedback in one place, don’t feel like you need to add it to the other place(s). Thanks!

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