The Rarest German Police Helmets in My Collection

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00:00 Introduction to German Police Helmets and Military Antiques Toronto
00:42 Double Decal Police Helmet ET64 Apple Green with Chin Strap and Dome Stamp
01:36 Personalization and Dome Stamp 1939 on ET64 Police Helmet Collectible
02:28 Smaller ET62 Police Helmet with National Shield Reissue and Size 55 Liner
03:18 Quist 66 German Police Helmet with Dome Stamp 1938 Named Example
04:10 Large Quist 68 Police Helmet Comparison with Chin Strap and Size Difference
05:02 NS64 Police Helmet Factory Reissue with Sawdust Finish for Camouflage
05:52 Collecting German Police Helmets Tips and Warning About Fake Decals
06:38 Shipment of Helmets Unboxing M40 M35 M42 Collectibles
07:25 ET62 M42 Helmet Real Shell but Fake Liner and Repainted Finish
08:15 SE64 Helmet with Wrong Liner and Distressed Paint False Authenticity
09:00 Quist 64 Helmet Fake Distressed Finish Arts and Crafts Fake Example
09:48 Desert Camouflage ET Helmet Fake Paint and Decals Example
10:30 Croatian SS Helmet Example Not Authentic Fake Collectible Warning
11:15 Advice on Identifying Fake German Helmets Paint Liner Decal Issues
12:00 Importance of Buying From Reputable Military Antiques Dealers
12:42 Collector Honesty Return Policies and Mistakes in Militaria Collecting
13:28 World War I British Brodie Helmet Identification vs US Helmet
14:00 13th Battalion Black Watch Canadian Dispatch Painted Helmet Collectible

This video takes you deep inside the world of military antiques, German police helmets, and the complex reality of militaria collecting. Dave from Military Antiques Toronto showcases a range of double decal police helmets including ET64, ET62, Quist 66, Quist 68, and NS64, providing key identification points like dome stamps, chin straps, and lot numbers. Each German helmet tells a story, with unique markings that connect to history and wartime production. Collectors searching for authentic WW2 helmets will learn to recognize the difference between genuine double decal police helmets and fakes altered with incorrect paint, liners, and decals.

The video begins with an apple green ET64 double decal police helmet complete with chin strap, dome stamp, and legible 1938 markings. Another ET64 shows personalization and a dome stamp from 1939, adding historical depth. An ET62 with size 55 liner is revealed to be a reissue with a national shield decal overlay. These examples highlight the need for careful inspection of markings, lot numbers, and reissue details when collecting German police helmets.

Dave contrasts the size difference between a Quist 66 and a Quist 68, both German police helmets with chin straps and dome stamps. The larger size helmets demonstrate variety in production, while also showing the challenge of finding these pieces in collectible condition. An NS64 factory reissued police helmet with sawdust finish illustrates camouflage techniques applied during wartime, further emphasizing the complexity of helmet variations.

The discussion shifts to collecting advice. Collectors are warned about fakes and altered helmets on the market. Many helmets are real shells but suffer from postwar repaint, fake liners, or artificial distressing to deceive buyers. Dave opens a shipment containing M40, M35, and M42 helmets, exposing examples of altered ET62, SE64, and Quist 64 helmets. Each helmet had genuine base shells but incorrect liners, artificial distress paint, and non-original decals. A supposed Desert camouflage ET helmet and a Croatian SS helmet are revealed as inauthentic, highlighting how easily collectors can be misled.

Key advice given is to always buy from reputable militaria dealers with return policies. Collectors should study books, learn decal details, and verify markings before purchasing. Mistakes happen in militaria collecting, but honesty, transparency, and return guarantees separate trusted dealers from those who misrepresent helmets.

The final segment features World War I helmets, starting with a British Brodie helmet issued in Canada. Differences between British and US helmets are explained through rivet styles and construction methods. A rare 13th Battalion Black Watch Canadian dispatch painted helmet is showcased with original liner, chin strap, and battle wear. This helmet, already sold to an advanced collector, represents the pinnacle of authenticity in military collecting.

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