NSKK helmet

[Hummel]

I am in the process of purchasing this NSKK motorcycle helmet. I am fairly sure of it being a period piece but just want a second opinion. What would the condition be considered as?

Thanks,
Hummel

[maximus71]

Looks like a very nice first pattern nskk motorcycle crash helmet, leather is intact with just some fading here and there, all of the wear is in the right spots I would say condition is very good, nice score!

[Anzel]

Great one! I had a chance to pick one up for good price and regret not popping on it. Bring it on home!

[SteveR]

Very nice example.

[BOB COLEMAN]

If it does not have a RZM label inside, it is likely an early Motor SA helmet. A very nice period example. Clean examples are disappearing from the market.

[Hummel]

If it does not have a RZM label inside, it is likely an early Motor SA helmet. A very nice period example. Clean examples are disappearing from the market.

Bob, I will have to look into that further once l have it in hand. Would that put it in the very early 1930's time period?

I will post some more photo's when it arrives.

Thanks guys,
Hummel

[Hummel]

The helmet has arrived. I can see no markings from a RZM tag having ever been in place, Bob. Does that make it a Motor SA helmet? Are the Motor SA helmets more or less common then the NSKK helmets?

The only markings in the helmet are a "BUSSE MAINZ" and a "59" stamp in ink and the owners initials, I assume, in pencil "W.H".

The helmet is well worn but all the leather is surprisingly still quite supple. Only the bill has some crazing on it.

I am including some more photos in this post showing the stamps and pencil marks.

Thanks for the help guys,
Hummel

[BOB COLEMAN]

There is no way to differentiate between Motor SA and early NSKK sturzhelm. They are identical. A very nice example.

[Anzel]

Great score! Beautiful liner very clean. I passed on one a year ago. Have not seen one since.

[DRK]

Very nice !
Thanks for sharing

Theo