46th Contemporary History Auction

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

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Reichswehr M16 helmet (transitional) - ET64

Reichswehr M16 helmet (transitional) - ET64

LOT 57-0593
SOLD
Auction ended        5th March 2022  |  08:34 pm CET
RESULT
790,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 58
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 57-0593
EAN 2000000625690
LOT 57-0593
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000625690
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 58
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 57-0593
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 58
EAN 2000000625690
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A German M16 helmet. Generally, a WW1 period design, this type helmet was occasionally re-issued to German troops after the war. This example was worn with the Reichswehr and shows a hand-painted black-white-red national decal to the right side.

M16 helmet shell with nearly full original fieldgrey paint.

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.


Condition
2-