46th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1830 lots has ended on 6th March 2022. 92% of all lots sold

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Heer M16 transitional double decal helmet - Q66

Heer M16 transitional double decal helmet - Q66

LOT 57-0108
SOLD
Auction ended        5th March 2022  |  03:11 pm CET
RESULT
1.695,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER F.W. Quist
WEIGHT
LOT 57-0108
EAN 2000000580531
LOT 57-0108
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000580531
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER F.W. Quist
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 57-0108
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000580531
MAKER F.W. Quist
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 "apple-green" paint covering nearly 100% of the shell. The shell was painted after 1935. The inside was left out.

Decals: The eagle decal is about 95%. It was slightly damaged when being attached. The national decal is nearly 100%.

Ring: Inner ring from metal. Attached with custom made rivets.

Lining: Very soft leather. Cloth pockets with content. A very old cord was put through flaps.

Markings: Q66 marked to the shell.

The chin strap was custom-attached by riveting to the shell. The helmet cellulose varnished period time.
A 100% period custom-converted helmet dating back to 1935.


Condition
2