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VirtualGrenadier is a non-political informational and commercial web site devoted to documenting the appearance of the German soldier 1939-1945 through the use of period photographs, by showcasing examples from private collections, and by offering original examples for sale. The site is intended for use by researchers, archivists and collectors of historical military memorabilia. This site carries no affiliation whatsoever with any political ideology. Any visitor to this site does so with the understanding that it is strictly for the purposes of historical collecting and research as stated above.


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RT13 Crisp Luftschutz civic helmet

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Crisp Luftschutz civic helmet, blue painted with rolled edge and two groups of seven 'salt and pepper' ventilation holes, the brown leather liner is stamped size 57 and has a corded drawstring, the liner itself is machine sewn to a composite liner band, the liner system is fastened to the helmet with four pins and is cushioned with rectangular sections of cork, a separate liner pad covered in brown colored leather covers the inner dome, the black leather chinstrap is riveted to the liner band, it has a black painted steel roller buckle and a spring clip, externally the paint is quite fresh and the decal is almost completely intact, superior example, USD $800

 
 

 
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