Fair value of the British Mk2 helmet shell?

[Nestor]

Howdy Folks,
this is outside of my area of expertise and I'm going to do some research for sure, but perhaps someone knows?
What is a fair price for the Mk2 helmet shell (no liner) from WW2 in excellent condition that appears to be unmolested?
Thanks much!

 

[PaveHammer]

Nestor,

I would have a look at Collector's Source - it's a little on the higher end of retail (in my opinion), but is a fair baseline for price.

http://www.collectorssource.com/headwear.html

Bradley

 

[Nestor]

Nestor,

I would have a look at Collector's Source - it's a little on the higher end of retail (in my opinion), but is a fair baseline for price.

http://www.collectorssource.com/headwear.html

Bradley

Thank You Bradley.

 

[Robbs]

What is a fair price for the Mk2 helmet shell (no liner) from WW2 in excellent condition that appears to be unmolested?

Is the chinstrap missing too? Mk2 shells alone without liner and chinstrap tend not to command a lot of money. Check ebay to get a more realistic value of what these things actually sell for.
You will definitely increase the value if you can find a chinstrap and liner to complete the helmet.

 

[Nestor]

Is the chinstrap missing too? Mk2 shells alone without liner and chinstrap tend not to command a lot of money. Check ebay to get a more realistic value of what these things actually sell for.
You will definitely increase the value if you can find a chinstrap and liner to complete the helmet.

Thanks. That's perhaps the way to go, since I have a couple of these coming (shells only). Much appreciated.

 

[PaveHammer]

If you have nice ones and can find chinstraps and liners, I'm definitely interested. I'd love a Mk2 helmet to add to the Enfield collection.

Bradley

 

[Nestor]

If you have nice ones and can find chinstraps and liners, I'm definitely interested. I'd love a Mk2 helmet to add to the Enfield collection.

Bradley

Looks like I will need to look around for these items. Cheers!

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

I don't think a shell alone will be particularly interesting to a collector. They tend to want complete examples, with provenance or with distinctive features. Something that separates the run of the mill from the unexpected.

Ebay and Google Image search will start you along the path to knowledge.

 

[Nestor]

I don't think a shell alone will be particularly interesting to a collector. They tend to want complete examples, with provenance or with distinctive features. Something that separates the run of the mill from the unexpected.

Ebay and Google Image search will start you along the path to knowledge.

Much appreciated. I don’t think that I will try to attract any collectors with these. Rather regular folks who would love to have a very nice example of WW2 helmet with the new liner...instead of the Chinese knock-off. Thank You.

 

[jhawes]

Collectors Guilds out of Nova Scotia sells helmet with liner for about $130 cdn.

I would expect the shell to sell for half of that

Jim

 

[Nestor]

Collectors Guilds out of Nova Scotia sells helmet with liner for about $130 cdn.

I would expect the shell to sell for half of that

Jim

Thank You Jim!

 

[Nestor]

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