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Description
This is an original and named WWII German M42 single decal Heer helmet. The inside brim is size stamped "ckl64", along with the lot number of "3032", denoting 1943 production by the Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale factory. Atop its original feldgrau finish are faint remnants of a winter camouflage whitewash. The interior retains its original leather liner and chinstrap remnants. The liner is marked with its original owner's surname, "Bigl". A search of the Volksbund Grave Registry unfortunately reveals too many results to be conclusive, as the surname Bigl was a relatively common name of topographical origins derived from the word "bigel", which means "bend" or "curve", likely indicating the family originally lived near a bend in the road or river. The helmet's interior features a faint dome stamp.
Provenance
Private Collection, Dallas, Texas
Condition Report
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This helmet is in good, combat-used condition. There is surface rust throughout; however, its decal is nearly fully intact. Unfortunately, one of the split pins is missing, but those that remain show no signs of tampering.
