France, World War II - Lot 376

Lot n° 376
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Result : 579EUR
France, World War II - Lot 376
France, World War II Colonial helmet belonging to a Free French soldier, made from a captured standard-issue German tropical helmet. Cork shell covered with sand-colored cotton canvas that has been bleached. A silver-plated metal insignia featuring the Cross of Lorraine and the Victory "V" has been attached to the left side. Feldgräu leather rim band. Red canvas inner liner and a feldgräu leather sweatband with an engraved manufacturer’s logo and a purple “ORL” marking beneath the sweatband, dated 1942. Feldgräu leather chin strap. The helmet comes with a pair of French-issue Model 1935 protective goggles. (Over time, the spongy rubber “foam” padding protecting the goggles has stuck to the helmet.) Worn. (Shows wear and age-related patina; a solid helmet. In fairly good condition.)
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