Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet, officially called the Sturzhelm nach Vorschrift des NSKK (Crash Helmet according to NSKK regulations). It is a molded, smooth, blackened leather helmet with raised, padded, protective bars running horizontally around the helmets bottom edge, and another one running from front to back over the crown top. Some of these will have ventilation grommets on either side, but this example does not.
The Front center of the helmet features a second pattern NSKK stylized national eagle, which appears to be of zinc construction, and now shows a lot of surface oxidation and patination. This has removed a good amount of the paint from the N S K K banner at the top, and given it a great dark gray color. The eagle is still held in its correct position, but one of the three integral split pins has broken, the one at the bottom. It still sits fine on the helmet, however. Helmet has a short blackened leather visor stitched to front and stitched on, extended, blackened, grained, leather, protective side and rear panels. Side panels each have a vertical half-moon shaped, ear cut-out with stitched on closure flaps. These were designed to protect the ears while still allowing for hearing. There are snaps on the front and rear that allow the flaps to be fastened open or closed. The side panels also have extended straps to bottoms which act as the chinstrap.
Interior of the helmet has a tan leather, nine finger liner, which is faintly stamped with size 56. Liner is fully intact with all fingers and original tie string which is worn. We cannot find any manufacturer’s information.
Overall the helmet is in good condition, though it definitely has suffered deterioration due to age, as leather unfortunately is not as resilient as metal or other materials. The finish is cracked and crazed in places, and the leather is somewhat delicate in areas. We have not made any attempts to clean or restore the helmet to preserve the patina.
A very nice example of a hard to find helmet, with a fantastic aged look! Ready to display!
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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