60th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1892 lots has ended on 30th June 2024. 86% of all lots sold

0275 |

Wehrmacht single decal Tropical pith helmet - B.K. 42

Wehrmacht single decal Tropical pith helmet - B.K. 42

LOT 75-0275
SOLD
Auction ended        29th June 2024  |  04:34 pm CEST
RESULT
350,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 57
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 75-0275
EAN 2000000854786
LOT 75-0275
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000854786
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 57
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 75-0275
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 57
EAN 2000000854786
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Rare single-decal version of a tropical pith helmet. 

The early tombak eagle decal is originally attached to the helmet with all prongs in place. A Tricolore shield was never attached to the other side. 

The decal is made out of tombak and has nearly its full original color. 

Brown leather sweatband with signs of use and age, but still soft. Underneath the sweatband several stamps. 

Manufacturer: B.K.

Year of manufacturing: 1942

Size: 57

The brown leather chinstrap is originally attached and still soft, but has some cracks and signs of age.

Several stains to the fabric on the outside, and roughening to the edge protection. 

Worn helmet with character and patina. 

 


Condition
2-