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2 WWII GERMAN M42 ARMY HELMETS & A PAIR OF GOGGLES

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
2 WWII GERMAN M42 ARMY HELMETS & A PAIR OF GOGGLES

.1) A scarce example of an M42 helmet w/ embossed air vents & flared rim. This helmet has a rarely seen, original tan painted finish for tropical use likely in the Afrika Corps. Helmet has no decals as is often seen later in the war. 8 Tongue light tan liner w/ brown leather chinstrap. Interior rear of helmet is stamped, "HKP6" & "5899". CONDITION: helmet retains 85% original finish. Liner & chinstrap show moderate wear.
2) A good example of an M42 single decal Army helmet w/ embossed air vents & flared rim. Helmet has a gray green finish w/ a Wehrmacht decal on the left side. 8 Tongue liner w/ an illegible name written in ink on the left side. Brown leather chinstrap. Interior rear of helmet is stamped, "ckl66" & "3175". CONDITION: helmet retains 70% original finish. Liner is quite solid but chinstrap has 2 breaks & is quite brittle.
3) A pair of German goggles w/ amber lenses & brown strap. CONDITION: light to moderate wear. (02-16338/BF). $800-1,200.