Hey, thanks for the comment! No, the navy lid is in original green paint and I have not touched that one, I only stripped the tan spray painted army shell. The green Navy shell was a Vet bring back, he was detailed to bury the dead on Saipan after the battle. 

Some more photos. This Stug has 19 kill rings on the barrel and is believed to be the vehicle of Leutnant Werner Stehle, KC 28 apr 1945 as he was the only one with 19 kills. It is reported that the Stug will go to Munster and will be conserved in its current condition, not restored.            

Super.. thank you very much 

Unlike TR lids I've never seen a Japanese helmet with a lot number, yes Diado steel, and crossed cannons is Osaka. I think one or both of these lids were reissued post war and they are both large size. They were also primed in orange. Always post photos first before stripping any paint,you can't undo mistakes when stripping helmets only ruin them!! You may have stripped off the original paint and primer off lid #2, ouch! 😱

A Unteroffizier Herbert Reinersmann, not only has the KRETE and AFRIKA Cuff Bands, but also the Army's  Close Combat Clasp and a General Assault Badge with no Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge.Reinersmann gef April 1945, not mentioned where.

Just seen what this is, it is a cut down regular m35 or M40 experimental tank crew helmet.   Info is from  Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army: 1933-1945. Vol 3. Angolia, John R.; Schlicht, Adolf

This a known as a Kothimora  Kukris under this category can actually be used however the main purpose is for display due to its extraordinary sheath. The sheath is made from pure silver and is totally handcrafted. Kothimoras (kukris with silver scabbard). It is a custom and tradition in Nepal to give away Kothimoras as gift on special occasion and events to thank and honor worthy action/deed. Kothimoras are also given to an retiring Gurkha Army officer as an honor.    this is a great Khukri. I would say it dates to the 1930s

Ok, added a thin layer of chestnut brown, looks ok. Turns out the liner kit I bought doesn’t fit.    Here’s an original I found online for comparison.   

Oof. That is NOT brown. It looks like Dijon mustard. Dang it True Value, glad I only spent $7 for that paint. 

After priming the inside I noticed a stamp, 204. Lot number maybe? Never noticed it before now.