60th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1892 lots has ended on 30th June 2024. 86% of all lots sold

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Heer M16 helmet (transitional) single decal Wehrmacht - 64

Heer M16 helmet (transitional) single decal Wehrmacht - 64

LOT 75-0254
SOLD
Auction ended        29th June 2024  |  04:25 pm CEST
RESULT
550,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
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LOT 75-0254
EAN 2000000858937
LOT 75-0254
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000858937
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 75-0254
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000858937
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

German M16 helmet. Generally, a WW1 period design, this type helmet was occasionally re-issued to German troops after 1935. Both, Heer and Luftwaffe M16 helmets are known.

M16 helmet shell with field grey sand paint covering nearly 100% of the shell. The shell was painted after 1935. The inside shows the earlier period field grey pain.

Decal: The eagle decal is about 95% obviously attached several years after the original manufacture

Ring: Inner ring from metal. Attached with WWII era rivets.

Lining: Very soft leather but definitley not original to the helmet.

Markings: 64 marked to the shell.

The chin is WW2 era


A 100% period custom-converted helmet dating back to  the 1930s.

 


Condition
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