Not a Helmet as such - But a Kurland Panzerrelic rescued nevertheless....

[Jg26]

Hi All,

Apologies in advance for posting in the relic helmet forum, feel free to move the post moderators if you see fit! I thought someone might like to see another "Oxylic acid special" come to life.

I came across this German Panzer blackout cover on Ebay from a Latvian seller. As it seemed to retain a fair bit of the original "Gelb" & seemed still pretty solid I thought it may make a great reference piece. Anyhow, after several baths & sealing this was the result - I was pleasantly surprised to see more of the Gelb and even the "Bosch" logo emerge. The rear blackout flap also was able to move again after 70+ years in the ground! The seller claimed it was found near a road in the Priekule area of Latvia - this was a hotbed of activity in the Kurland battles. Unfortunately I can't prove it's from a Tiger or Panther - Several vehicles used this light.

Hope you all like,

Regards,

Dan

[MAP]

Fantastic piece of history there. Great job saving it!

[rbminis]

Moved to the appropriate section.
Ralph.