H-203 Very Rare Model 1918 Reichsmarine Single Decal Helmet
The Reichsmarine was the name of the German Navy during the Weimar Republic and
first two years of the Third Reich. It was the Naval branch of the Reichswehr,
existing from 1918 to 1935. This stahlhelm is finished in a smoothly-applied
dark feldgrau that remains approximately 85% intact. The decal, on the left
side, is shield shaped with crossed anchors and a border trimmed in yellow. The
white background has toned a bit and remains a respectable 80% intact. The
interior has a dark brown leather, three-pad liner with a steel linerband. There
is a drawstring present. The side of the interior is stamped “W 66” while
the rear of the skirt has the hand written initials “AK” in black. The
original black leather chinstrap is present and is excellent; it is stamped with
the name of the maker (all I can read is “Gebruder”) and dated 1918. A very
scarce example missing from most collections!
$4,500.00
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Item H-203
