Austrian Berndorf helmet 1918 pattern.

[tony v]

Often called the 1918 Hungarian helmet this is a nice example of the Berndorf made late war helmet for Austrian ww1 troops.

It has the bear stamp and size on the year skirt and original chin strap.

I believe it has been refitted with a contemporary replacement liner possibly 1920's and may well be a re issue to either Czech or other post ww1 nations.

As such I'm offering it at £925 plus postage. They seem to be fetching lot higher prices in complete ww1 configuration so hopefully may fill a gap in someone's collection

Cheers Tony

 

[Rkinkade]

These are scarce. Note the small headed liner rivets and the placement farther back on the side. Also the unique chinstrap to liner band mount and the brown green paint. Tony, why do you think the liner is a period replacement? It’s been awhile since I saw an original and I don’t recall what one should look like.

 

[tony v]

Only based on some feedback from people on a face book forum. Ari I believe who is supposed to be an Austrian helmet guru.

Personally I like the helmet but don't want to sell something on that's not 100% correct. If it's a good one then all the better.

Opinions appreciated and sought.

Cheers Tony