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Helmet ID needed in this photo
Hi All. I am looking to own this photo to go with my Luftschutz/Civilian display items, It shows a girl riding her bike through a bombed out berlin, I like it alot because it shows many different items for reference, such as the HJ/BDM insignia, the cloth sports badge and the civilian gas mask, but what kind of helmet is that?? Thanks for any help.
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06-03-2013 09:42 PM
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
Backwards French Adrian helmet?? Looks like a ridge or comb on the top.
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
I don't recognize it as a variation of the luftschutz helmet we commonly see. It could be a private purchase helmet or maybe something as simple as a period bicycle or equestrian helmet.
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
No expert but the high top of the helmet suggests fire brigade or police (non German)-given the German practice of collecting captured helmets for reissue for paramilitary/emergency services use it could be from one of the occupied countries.
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
I have a book called Nazi Insignia and it says she is a despatch rider for BDM....maybe ?
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
Hmmm very interesting, thanks for the replies, I was thinking paramilitary from an occupied country also.
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
It looks like an old-style firehelmet to me...pre-war item, possibly even from the Imperial Period, and reissued later...
cheers, Glenn
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Re: Helmet ID needed in this photo
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