Hello,

I do dabble once in a 'blue moon' in WWII Italian artifacts.  A friend of mine owns this helmet.  It appears to be a WWII Italian M33 but I know just enough to 'be dangerous' when it comes to WWII Italian headgear.

 

The inside paint appears more of a 'blue-green' color.  The outer shell seems to have been repainted a more 'field green' AKA a more 'olive' type color.  You can see the more blue-green paint poking through in worn spots.

 

Liner is hole punched size 56.  Rear skirt appears to be stamped "P11".

 

My question is: Is this a WWII period Italian MM33?  And was it period repainted?  Repainted later? Or is this some Bulgarian copy, or something else?

 

Helmet has been in an advanced collection for 30-40 years.

 

Any help is appreciated.  Thank you.

I’d say it’s a WW2 helmet seems to have all Second World War hallmarks small holes in vents, correct style liner and chinstrap bales and leather chinstraps. I’d also say it was over painted during the war. Nice lid

thank you.  I really appreciate it.  I may end up with it then as I do not have a WWII Italian helmet in my collection.  The person who owns it has been collecting all his life.  He likely picked it up in a rural location around 40 years ago or so.  Maybe even longer.  So makes sense to me it is a likely bringback.  Thank you.