World War II German Antiaircraft Soldier’s Helmet

This helmet will interest serious collectors of World War II military items.  It was recovered by a U.S. soldier in North Africa and brought back to the U.S. where it has remained in his family ever since.

The helmet is in remarkable condition. The exterior is in very good condition with a clear, legible German insignia over the front visor, and legible inscriptions in the helmet. The leather helmet liner is intact; the small head size suggests a young soldier. The leather chin strap shows little wear perhaps indicating the wearer was just assigned to the antiaircraft battery.

Markings on Helmet Underside - Rear Neck Visor
RI 2  39/21
Vertrieb genehmigt
Gemass 8 Luftschutzgesetz
Kopfweite 55
Hochstpreis  8.50 RM.

    -Believed Translation-

RI 2  39/21
Distribution Approved
As requested Air Protection  Act
Head width 55
Highest price 8.50 RM

Insignia on Outside Front of Helmet
Two wings crossing (5” tip to tip) with swastika at the crossing point
Banner above the swastika: Luftschutz
                       Translation: Antiaircraft defense

Markings On German Leather Helmet Liner
WS103M