As long as I know the decals existed back then (and they did according to post #10), I have no problem believing that they were installed on at least ONE M35/40/42 helmet, whether authorized or not.
Really? Where? Can you proof that? There is some document or price list where they are listed?#1 The Hitler Youth decals WERE available for purchase during the war.
Well, flak units was part of luftwaffe like they was Luftwaffenhelfer - So Auxiliary to the Luftwaffe - most logical they used helmets coming from LW deposits.#2 Hitler Youth wore whatever helmet was available for them to use. Just because they fought in a flak unit, which many did, doesn't mean they HAD to have Luftwaffe helmets with Luftwaffe emblems. Especially since ALL emblems were declared as being unauthorized after a certain period.
#3 The Hitler Youth were a very proud organization that never hesitated to display their emblems whenever possible.
Albrecht said:"Really? Where? Can you proof that? There is some document or price list where they are listed?"
ALL the decals used on WW2 German helmets were available for purchase, along with many other uniform accoutrements. There were stores in Germany that sold all of that stuff. It's no big secret. Are you new to collecting these items?
"Well, flak units was part of luftwaffe like they was Luftwaffenhelfer - So Auxiliary to the Luftwaffe - most logical they used helmets coming from LW deposits.
You can see here an example: Flakhelfer wearing Luftwaffe helmet"
How there was stores what sold this stuff, please show the pricelist of one where you can get the HJ decals.There were stores in Germany that sold all of that stuff. It's no big secret. Are you new to collecting these items?
Even beign a happy civilian, there is some time what I left the military, your arguments have not so much sense. You afirm they don't had enough supplies, what is quite right, but they could waste their own money on got decals for helmets.Yes, and I'm sure early in the war they were fully equipped with all Luftwaffe gear. But in 1944-45 that gear was not as readily available. There are pictures of German paratroops wearing standard M35-42 helmets in combat by 1943. Ever been in a war? You use whatever is available. The TOE of a unit (that's Table of Organization and Equipment, if you are a civilian) goes out the window when you are in combat and re-supply is non-existent. And in 1945 resupply in Germany was iffy at best.
How there was stores what sold this stuff, please show the pricelist of one where you can get the HJ decals.
And yes probably I am too new and blind to see your proofs.
Even beign a happy civilian, there is some time what I left the military, your arguments have not so much sense. You afirm they don't had enough supplies, what is quite right, but they could waste their own money on got decals for helmets.
As Garry has on his profile
"What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof" - Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011)
Deputy said:I just love it when someone is too lazy to do their legwork and depends on someone else to do it for them. A sign of the times I guess.