Helmet ID, Please

jwitt

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Hi all. I lurk here a lot but I'm not much of a poster. I know there are folks on here that are into vintage helmets. This is one that I picked up a flea market today for 10 bucks. I plan on cleaning it up and hanging it on the wall with some of the other stuff I collect. Any info someone may have as to who made would appreciated, I can find nothing on the helmet. When I first picked it up I thought it was a rebel but then noticed that the stars were not on the bars.
Thanks
Jim





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That's right, not exactly a rebel but close. There were many variations on the rebel flag design on helmets and this is another, one I haven't seen before. Difficult to identify manufacturer. Any markings on the vinyl ear flaps? How about a shot of the interior? Regardless, it's a very nice helmet worth $100+ on ebay.
 
Thanks for the fast response DrJ. Here is a shot of the inside. I've looked every where, flaps, rivits, inside and out.
Thanks again
Jim

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Could be any of the American helmets of the era. Maybe LSI, Grant or Fury.
 
This looks very close to the fulmer that I recently restored, not sure if it is fulmer or not, a lot of off brand helmets where made during that era to replicate fulmer. A light sanding of the entire lid followed with some gloss clear coat will really make that glitter POP! great find! good luck!
 
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