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Posted: 2/17/2024 10:26:03 PM EDT
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Please see below for the descriptions of the helmets along with prices. Please note, prices do not include shipping costs.
1.) Up for sale is an original late war WW2 German model M40 No Decal helmet. It bears its original textured feldgrau (field grey) paint which has signs of honest wear. On the underside of the helmet you can see an original 8 tongue liner with the string along with an original leather chinstrap which was cut (which was common among GI's capturing helmets). Moving on to the shell, it is stamped T4062 and from my research this is indicative that it was produced by Quist in what I believe to be size 64 (most commonly issued size). Also would like to note that all three split pins are very tight, indicating that they were most likely never removed and that the liner is original to the shell. Overall a wonderful example of a late-war produced helmet that would be a great addition to any collection.
PHOTOS: https://imgur.com/a/9uww0oi $650
2.) Original late war WW2 German model M42 No Decal helmet. It bears its original textured feldgrau (field grey) paint which has signs of honest wear. On the underside of the helmet you can see an original 8 tongue liner with the initials "MA" and "LO", along with the inkstamped size 56. I'd like to note that the tongue in the 7 o'clock position is torn, but still present and connected to the rest of the leather liner. Moving on to the shell, it is stamped NS64 denoting it was produced by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, Schwerte in size 64 (most commonly issued size) and also bears the heat lot of D303. Also would like to note that all three split pins are somewhat loose. Overall a wonderful example of a late-war produced helmet.
PHOTOS: https://imgur.com/a/ouGXhhq $650
3.) Original late war WW2 German model M42 Single Decal helmet. It bears its original textured feldgrau (field grey) paint which has signs of honest wear. On the left side of the helmet you can see the Heer Adler decal (Army Eagle decal), it does have two small chips where the decal was chipped off (please see pictures). From my research it appears that the decal was a late war variety produced by HJ&K (Huber Jordan u. Koerner) which would be correct for a late war M42 shell. On the underside of the helmet you can see an original liner which is missing one of the tongues (10 o'clock position) and has a tear on the 11 o'clock position tongue. The overall condition of the liner is dry, but is still mostly there. Moving on to the shell, it is stamped EF6(4?) which is indicative that it was produced by Emaillerwerke A.G. Fulda in what I believe to be size 64 (Difficult to read but it also may be a 66, please see pictures and decide for yourself). Under the manufacturer and size marking, it is stamped which looks to be 9143 (also lightly stamped and difficult to read - see pictures and determine for yourself) which would be the heat lot it was produced in. Also would like to note that all three split pins are slightly loose.
PHOTOS: https://imgur.com/a/MLBWwiE UNAVAILABLE
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