Spring Military Aviation and Militaria Auction
Lot 264:
Description
Rare WWII German NSKK Black Leather Crash Helmet with Visor and Metal InsigniaThis lot features a rare and distinctive piece of paramilitary organizational headgear: an Original WWII German National Socialist Motor Corps NSKK Black Leather Crash Helmet Sturzhelm. These helmets were worn by NSKK members, often while riding motorcycles or performing traffic and transport duties.The helmet is constructed from a hard, black-painted fiber shell covered with black leather trim and padding, giving it a unique, rugged appearance. The surface leather shows clear wear, crackling, and surface distress consistent with decades of age and use. The helmet features a signature large, rolled leather donut running front to back over the dome, designed to offer protection in the event of a crash. The side view shows a simple ventilation hole on the lower shell.
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