Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a Czechoslovakian Vz32 Helmet which was reissued for use by the German Allied Slovak Army during the Eastern Front Campaigns of the Second World War. These helmets had a blue band painted around the base of the shell apparently to distinguish them apart from the Soviet forces. Slovakia fielded only two full divisions during the war on the Eastern Front, therefore original helmets are very scarce
The M32 helmet or Přilba vz. 32, also known as M32/34, is a military steel combat helmet used by Czechoslovakia from its adoption in 1932 to its annexation by NSDAP Germany in 1939. The helmet was also used by the Slovak Republic and Finland among other countries.
The helmet is noted for its simplistic design compared to other helmets of its time, being described by collectors as a distinct egg shape. The liner contains five leather pads attached directly to the shell by means of a single split pin for each pad, and the leather chinstrap (canvas chin straps were also known to be used) attaching by the same means on opposite sides of the shell. The basic coloring of the shell was a greenish brown, post Second World War the helmets still being used would commonly be painted black and used with fire brigades and civil defense. Unlike most helmets on the market today, this particular helmet still retains its original factory paint!
All original components are still present and without damage. The liner is completely intact, and all original, showing only minimal damage to the underside of one of the liner pads. The chinstrap is unfortunately missing, and there are no maker marks inside the shell that we can find.
This helmet is in wonderful condition and is worthy of being added to a collection of European Theater WWII items!
The M32 helmet or Přilba vz. 32, also known as M32/34, is a military steel combat helmet used by Czechoslovakia from its adoption in 1932 to its annexation by NSDAP Germany in 1939. The helmet was also used by the Slovak Republic and Finland among other countries.
The helmet is noted for its simplistic design compared to other helmets of its time, being described by collectors as a distinct egg shape. The liner contains five leather pads attached directly to the shell by means of a single split pin for each pad, and the leather chinstrap (canvas chin straps were also known to be used) attaching by the same means on opposite sides of the shell. The basic coloring of the shell was a greenish brown, post Second World War the helmets still being used would commonly be painted black and used with fire brigades and civil defense. Unlike most helmets on the market today, this particular helmet still retains its original factory paint!
All original components are still present and without damage. The liner is completely intact, and all original, showing only minimal damage to the underside of one of the liner pads. The chinstrap is unfortunately missing, and there are no maker marks inside the shell that we can find.
This helmet is in wonderful condition and is worthy of being added to a collection of European Theater WWII items!
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