German WW2 WWII M42 COMBAT Helmet 

Stahlhelm w/ Initials Sewn into Liner 

1942 

Ink Stamp in Dome / crown

StormTrooper

You Are Bidding On a German WW2 WWII M42 COMBAT Helmet  Stahlhelm  Has Soldier's Initials Sewn into Liner! Initials "KN".  Helmets in use from 1942  Ink Stamp Manufacturer in top inside of dome or crown There are Letters & Numbers on the Rear Skirt "CKL64" and "4557" Original Helmet from WW2 - M42 - Issued starting in 1942  Measures approx. 7.75" front to back - and about 6.5" side to side inside the leather liner! Awesome Looking, Gorgeously solid & Heavy! May have a little dirt on interior as you might expect - Untouched! Outstanding Dark Patina made slightly darker with Time and Good Handling!! These helmets are disappearing RAPIDLY into collections and should probably be left as original as this one. This Steel Helmet is in Excellent Condition!  Heavy Steel GERMAN Helmet   Great condition for age & All Original as far as we can tell!  Leather Liner is In Excellent shape - still supple!  Couple Paint rubs on outside Liner rim has #56 and other writing that is barely visible, could be dated  All split pins included & show no signs of having been removed  Nice flat Feld grau paint is still intact about 90%   Chinstrap Is Missing  Ink stamp on crown of helmet is likely impossible to read  "CKL64" and "4557" stamped boldly into rear skirt - easy to read    Please See Photos & Examine Carefully for Best Depiction of Condition This Helmet Has your normal expected wear from war, handling, usage & Storage but is really incredibly solid and would make a great war relic displayed Amongst your other war Treasures! See clear, close-up photos above for full details.  There Are No Military Markings or Insignias of any kind anywhere on this helmet! - inside or out. Elite*Auctions is piece-by-piece Auctioning a portion of a massive collection from a long-time expert and collector of Imperial German headgear as well as WW2 Items  Plus FINE Hand-Selected Examples from other associate military consigners. Please ask all questions prior to bidding.    This is a really nice example of a Battlefield recovery. Probably brought back Stateside GI heroes. Pretty Darn Nice for being about 70+ years old, or so.  The Bust, Bullet Belt and Pistol are for display only and are NOT included in the auction. No Reserve! Shipping Calculated in the continental USA Shipping To USA ONLY on this Super Unique Item!   An Awesome World War 2 Conversation Piece!  ...and Fine Addition to Your German Military Collection!