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Description
This original WWII German M42 single decal Heer helmet is identified to Josef Jalowiczor. View the Veterans' Information section for more details regarding Jalowiczor's life and military service. The inside brim is size stamped "NS62", along with the lot number of "2421", denoting 1943 production by the Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, Schwerte factory. It showcases its original feldgrau factory finish. The interior retains its original size 55 leather liner, drawstring, and chinstrap. The chinstrap exhibits a steel buckle, and inscribed on the leather lining is "Jalowiczor, Josef". The helmet's split pins and washers are all original and show no signs of tampering, although they are slightly bent as a result of normal use.
Provenance
In July of 2025, Gustafson's acquired the inventory of Circa1941. This piece was among those acquisitions.
Condition Report
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This helmet is in good, combat used condition. The leather liner retains all of its tongues; however, its drawstring and chinstrap are torn.
Veteran's Information
Josef Jalowiczor was born on February 20, 1922. Not much information is readily available on him; however, his surname is of Sudetenland origin. Jalowiczor likely enlisted in the Wehrmacht following the German invasion and occupation of Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1939, which occurred when he was just 17 years old. He served as a kanonier, or private in the artillery branch of the Heer. At just 22 years of age, he was killed in action on March 25, 1944. He is currently laid to rest in the war cemetery in Pomezia, Italy. Interestingly, this cemetery was established in 1946 in order to relocate those killed during the Battle of Anzio. Made available to the new owner below are Jalowiczor's records from the Volksbund Grave Registry.
