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WWI/WWII German Transitional Police Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
WWI/WWII German Transitional Police Helmet
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WWI/WWII German Transitional Police Helmet. A WW1 Austrian M17 helmet that has been reworked for the early German/WWII era. Gray/green painted steel body with large vent lugs, riveted chin strap mounts, replaced nine-tongue liner, original black leather chinstrap with faint ink stamp and stamped number markings. Black painted liner rivets. Early style Nazi police eagle and national shield decals on either side. Condition is good, the outside showing numerous dings, scratches, chips, and losses to the paint. Decals show wear and minor losses. Inner and outer surfaces looks like a dark green paint has been removed at some time in the past, with remnants around the liner and on the liner edges and inside under the liner. There are some losses to the paint in the center of the inside, down to bare metal. Liner looks like a later replacement with dark brown leather, no reinforcements around the holes for the string, and an original tie string. Leather is supple and shows minor age and soiling, but still smells of fresh leather. Chinstrap shows age and is a bit dry but basically sound. Est.: $500-$800.