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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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RT12 Luftschutz civic helmet with prominent embossed ventilation holes

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Luftschutz civic helmet with prominent embossed ventilation holes, the right inner rim is stamped with the letter K, PDD in a circle (Paul Diener Dresden) and DRP ang (Deutsches Reich-Patent Angemeldet) underneath, the civic shell has a pair of raised embossings with seven ventilation holes per side, the shell is painted black internally and externally, the brown leather liner is stamped in black ink size 55, it has a drawstring and is affixed with three liner pins having rectangular cork cushions, a separate leather liner pad has been inserted into the dome, the black leather chinstrap is riveted into place, it has a black painted steel roller buckle, the Luftschutz decal has a couple of minor scuffs, the top shows the most wear, set up for wear with a leather neck protector, USD $900 HOLD

 
 

 
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