This is an original WW2 era Nazi German Fire Protection Police double decal combat helmet in excellent condition. The Police combat helmets were issued with double decals, the Police Eagle and Party Colour shield with Swastika right up to the end of the war, however, after 1943 many of the helmets issued to Police came with no decals (see page 256 of The History Of The German Steel helmet 1916-1945 by Baer). The helmet retains its original field dark grey / black paint finish has just light surface scuffs & no dents consistent with age and service use. All rivets/ pins and steel chin strap bales are correctly in place. The inner skirt of the helmet has an indistinct cartouche mark (illustrated). The left side of the helmet features its original silver Police Nazi Eagle with Swastika & wreath on shield background decal. The right has the Nazi Swastika roundel on a red NSDAP party shield. Both decals have strong colouring and have wear consistent with age and service use. The helmet is complete with original undamaged leather liner which has even field / combat wear. The liner has faint ink handwritten number name ‘8’ and red ink stamped size ‘58’. The helmet has its original Correct ‘Y’ Harness Chinstrap System found on Fire Protection Police helmets (see page 258 of Baer’s book where these chinstraps are illustrated). All leather and stitching of the helmet and chin strap are intact. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22838
£575