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Lot 5045

An Experimental Protective Helmet for Heer Assault Gun Personnel

A US Lifetime Headgear Collection and other Imperial and WW II Collectibles | A106us | Live auction | 510 Lots

Hammer price € 5,800

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Description

Oval cap of seven padded panels attached to two padded oval bands, covered in field-grey wool. Machine-woven off-white eagle and wreath with cockade hand-applied to front panel. Inside frame covered in green canvas, round center padded top covered in green oilcloth. Helmet-style liner of green leather with perforated vents and drawstring, size stamped “55”. Green leather chinstrap with metal buckles. Introduced in 1940 as protective headgear for self-propelled assault gun crews, it was experimental and never issued. Only a few examples are known to exist, extremely rare. One small hole on left side band, very light wear to liner. Size ca. 55 cm.



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The auction starts on Saturday Nov 8, 2025 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 5001 - 5511. Please note that the auction "A US Lifetime Headgear Collection and other Imperial and WW II Collectibles" can only be viewed in the USA. To arrange your personal viewing, please contact our colleague Mr. Jason Burmeister: jason.burmeister@hermann-historica.com Office: 419 333 0075 Mobile: 215 519 4077 Military Antiques Ltd. 1907 W. State St Fremont, Ohio 43420

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