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Old 05-09-2004, 07:17 AM   #1
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Hi...what do you think about this green LW helmet?
It's a field division...
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Old 05-09-2004, 07:18 AM   #2
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Old 05-09-2004, 07:27 AM   #3
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I think the liner is not as old as we are led to believe ,but the helmet itself looks quite nice ,Rob
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The liner and chinstrap are replacements you should look for a untouched example..
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Old 05-09-2004, 11:49 AM   #5
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Thanks, I also believed that....It's not mine...and it won't be..

Is it rare being green??
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Has this one been overpainted in a reissue field grey? I can't determine from the pictures but looks like it may have been.
Yes green Luft. helmets are more rare than ones in Luft blue..
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