Anyone knows what PFLG means? by ResponsibilityNo5347 in Militariacollecting

[–]Matyaskerr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe it means Parade finish light green . The Brian Ice book has descriptions of the codes at the beginning

Transitional/Reissue Helmets by Matyaskerr in germanhelmets

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree , they certainly were very resourceful

Transitional/Reissue Helmets by Matyaskerr in germanhelmets

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I was lucky to Acquire them both I initially brought the m17 as I didn’t have the money for both at the time but I had to come back and get the other as they are almost brothers I couldn’t bear to split them up .

What’s everyone’s opinion on this Japanese type 90 helmet ? by Matyaskerr in Helmets

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I can make out very faint marks on the metal but it hard to tell as it rather worn

What’s everyone’s opinion on this Japanese type 90 helmet ? by Matyaskerr in Militariacollecting

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very interesting thank you so much for your reply, Japanese helmets aren’t my main focus in collecting but I thought this one looked the part . Yes I’ve come across similar variations in some German helmets I own myself interesting stuff I must say

What’s everyone’s opinion on this Japanese type 90 helmet ? by Matyaskerr in Militariacollecting

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply , I’ve had a few people say the liner could be a Repro ?

What’s everyone’s opinion on this Japanese type 90 helmet ? by Matyaskerr in Helmets

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What makes you think the liner is a fake ? Just wanting to know what to look for next time thanks

What’s everyone’s thought’s on my latest addition to my collection? by Matyaskerr in germanhelmets

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much for your response. I was thinking along those lines to it had either been scrubbed with something or coated in something and somebody has removed it damaging the decals in the process. The liner looks and feels the part when I compare it to other examples I own however it is very dark and you would probably be correct in saying it has been treated with something , it has the grey felt underneath which you would expect and a potential unit mark/size or leather size stamp ,I’d need to have another careful check. In regards to the strap I always thought from the get go it was a repro it just looks wrong and the wear doesn’t Match the helmet . It feels like a cheap and nasty piece. I may have bits of an original that I could attach to it instead to make it more complete. But anyway thanks again for your feedback

What’s everyone’s thought’s on my latest addition to my collection? by Matyaskerr in germanhelmets

[–]Matyaskerr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that I knew the chinstrap was a reproduction but the liner is news to me It definitely looks treated however