m42 battle damaged

[Zeller]

here's the new entry in my collection: it looks like an impact with big caliber, such like those Dim posted elsewhere on the forum...

[ironcross1]

i like it Matt , definitely something of reasonable size has torn threw there , awesome , cheers Raymond

[ostlanddigger]

Hi Matt.Damaged helmets always has some magnificant unknown story,s.Nice battle witness. p.s.-later i will show you some of mine battledamaged helms

[240stevek]

The kid never knew what hit him...

Steve

[Kraftfahrer Bob]

Looks to me if the helmet was used as a TARGED , AFTER the war . Can the big hole be the size of a solid Caliber 16 slug ? And the opposide hole something as . 357 Magnum S&W ? Bob.

[Kraftfahrer Bob]

By a second look it seems the small hole is NOT yet trough . Than it must be 9 m.m. parabellum . Bob.

[meanjoe]

Doesnt look like that person could have survived that one.

[240stevek]

No doubt.
If it was worn when the battle damage occured, the owner never heard, saw or felt a thing.

[Davidh]

looks a great lid , must look great on display, rgds dave

[240stevek]

By a second look it seems the small hole is NOT yet trough . Than it must be 9 m.m. parabellum . Bob.

It could be but I think shrapnel hit the helmet during combat.

Steve