M42 Waffen-SS combat helmet and cover set, « untouched / as-found »
Description
A period untouched and as-found Waffen-SS combat helmet set. Set features a helmet cover constructed from a later « Oakleaf » camouflage material. The cover retains its factory applied and sewn foliage loops that are complete. The cover still retains vivid and contrasting colors. Signs of combat use are present with soiling and natural dust accumulation over the decades. Slight damage along the back. Several scuffs and nicks are present on the fabric. Later type with all bare metal clips and springs present. Some light oxidation on the cover that transferred matchingly from the helmet's surface. The matching M42 combat helmet that has been with the cover since the war is in rather good condition. Nice condition with its factory applied slate-grey felgrau rough finish. Several areas of light rust accumulation that has transferred to the cover. Helmet is a « ckl66 / 4788 » along the back skirt. The interior retains a period adding padding along the top dome. Crisp leather liner is still present. Drawstring complete and ink stamped for size along the tongue « 58 ». Leather chinstrap is still present, maker marked and dated « 1941 ». Helmet sets of this nature that show matching features to both cover and helmet are very difficult to find. Choice set even for the most advanced helmet collector !
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