kammo-man Posted October 20, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2018 Welcome I am going to start a thread with some original camouflage helmet covers. I will show some nice examples Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gparlin Posted October 21, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2018 Owen, I'm looking forward to seeing some real covers. This is an area that scares me the most in the TR helmet collecting world. When you post them could you comment on what to look for since there are some really good reproductions out there. Thank you, Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 22, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2018 These covers are on the extreme boarder of my helmet interest. As such, I like knowing as much as possible about them. Looking forward to it Owen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 22, 2018 Working on it guys. Please stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted November 8, 2018 Here is a pre war SS helmet cover. 1937 This is block pattern x Very rare The clips are hand sewn Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted November 8, 2018 Here’s the front Camouflage was experimental at this stage This pattern and design should be considered the worlds first helmet cover issued to troops Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted November 8, 2018 Here’s the other side clearly showing the unique cover design Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted November 8, 2018 The backside also has the spring clip design The pattern is one of the first that would morph into at least 30 different drawings Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted November 8, 2018 One aspect of SS camouflage patterns that was ground breaking was the pattern was reversible regarding most until later in the war. Here’s the block x winter side Yiu can also see the spring cover with was always sewn in the winter side , until late war pieces slipped through quality control Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted November 8, 2018 Here’s the front As you can see the pattern was designed to work on a cover well. Covers were first issued to the first SS regiments to test. Later in n the year smocks were issued changing uniform history as we know it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted November 8, 2018 The back reveals the 3 clip spring system that wolds the cover to the M-35 helmet The winter colors are strong and bright The fabric is a tight woven cotton poplin that was water resistant Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted November 8, 2018 Block 1938 This is the second concept pattern offered for testing it would evolve into the Blured edge The block x lines became like leaf shadows with sunlight filtering through This pattern was tested and approved by HH and was seen during the Polish invasion leading into France . By 1943 most had disappeared into the dirt of Russia. Hj units were issued some old stock but in limited numbers , these were of course lost in the killing grounds of Normandy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted November 8, 2018 The block is a fuller print Here’s the left side Note the ———— added to the peak as a cloth strip As seen on the first cover the peak sewing was a weak point A strip of thin cotton was used as a stop gap measure to correct the split In collecting terms this was called the Russia repair Photo records show this appearing in the early campaign and the thought is it’s Russian non military fabric dyed to a somewhat vague military color Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted November 8, 2018 It’s worth noting the pre war cover shown here had painted clips AND rivets something Not seen in other covers Note this is a Very rare cover Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted November 8, 2018 Blured edge 1940 Russia repair Here’s a classic camouflage helmet cover The BE pattern was a progressive drawing and seen widely in Russia The peak repair is plainly visible Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted November 8, 2018 The pattern can be seen better The effect of sun shining through leaves is easy to see Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted November 8, 2018 The rear showing the now familiar clip system The clips came raw as well as coated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted November 8, 2018 Again fully reversed pattern This is BE to collectors but I have read accounts of the pattern being named Smoke pattern by the men themselves and it’s easy to see why Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted November 8, 2018 The spring inserts can be quite radical angled like this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted November 8, 2018 Plain tree 1940 Hand screened The plain tree pattern made its appearance in 38 with drawings emulating the plain trees large spots from its tree bark It’s a visually pleasing pattern and would be used for several renditions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted November 8, 2018 Fuller shot This cover is typical of France -Russia and will be known as the classic SS pattern as seen on pictures throughout the war. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #22 Posted November 8, 2018 Some b side prints are dull like the winter side on this cover Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted November 9, 2018 Share #23 Posted November 9, 2018 Incredible information and excellent photography Owen. This old dog is learning some new things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted November 9, 2018 Share #24 Posted November 9, 2018 Excellent, and detailed, information on these W-SS helmet camo cover variations. I appreciate your sharing your knowledge with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted November 10, 2018 Here’s a pair that is in focus unlike the last pic The browns are consistent throughout the war strangely enough The quality of the printing is second to none in typical German fashion Later in the war printing standards may have slipped slightly but not much I will show a few examples later Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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