Description: Rare M-18 German Army Transitional Cavalry / Telegraphists Ear Cut Out Helmet, superb untouched example of the WW1 pattern steel combat helmet which has been re-issued for service during the Third Reich period. The helmet retains much of its original later re-issue paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. To one side is an original German army single decal. Large dent to the front of the shell from shrapnel / bullet damage. Helmet retains its original WW2 type leather liner, this is dry and some sections are now missing. Just remains of the original chinstrap remain to the helmet. Shell is stamped “CL64”. Overall a excellent untouched example of a very rare pattern of German steel helmet. These ear cut out helmets were originally designed to be worn by German cavalry troops and telegraphists, the idea being that telegraphists would be able to wear the helmet and still be able to wear a headset to write down communications and cavalry troops would be able to wear the helmet when charging into action and still be able to hear orders from its officers. The helmets were produced in very small numbers compared to the basic pattern steel helmet. Categories: WW2 German Militaria
Description: Rare M-18 German Army Transitional Cavalry / Telegraphists Ear Cut Out Helmet, superb untouched example of the WW1 pattern steel combat helmet which has been re-issued for service during the Third Reich period. The helmet retains much of its original later re-issue paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. To one side is an original German army single decal. Large dent to the front of the shell from shrapnel / bullet damage. Helmet retains its original WW2 type leather liner, this is dry and some sections are now missing. Just remains of the original chinstrap remain to the helmet. Shell is stamped “CL64”. Overall a excellent untouched example of a very rare pattern of German steel helmet. These ear cut out helmets were originally designed to be worn by German cavalry troops and telegraphists, the idea being that telegraphists would be able to wear the helmet and still be able to wear a headset to write down communications and cavalry troops would be able to wear the helmet when charging into action and still be able to hear orders from its officers. The helmets were produced in very small numbers compared to the basic pattern steel helmet. Categories: WW2 German Militaria
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