Rare West German Bundeswehr Splinter Camouflage Helmet (1956) for Sale

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Rare West German Bundeswehr Splinter Camouflage Helmet (1956) For Sale

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Rare West German Bundeswehr Splinter Camouflage Helmet (1956):
$350.00

EXTREMELY RARE HELMET ! You will never find another like this one!

There are some markings on the cover as seen in the photo.

Helmet is medium in size or about 7 1/4. The helmet cover has some spotting. The chin strap is fully in tact but leather has some stiffness due to being over 60 years old.

The liner is in very good condition and the leather remains in tact. Padding inside helmet between liner and metal has some areas that show signs of crumbling; however this EXTREMELY RARE helmet is an outstanding addition to this already rare offering.

The internet provides the following information:

“West German Bundeswehr Splinter Camouflage (1956)

December 25, 2020Camouflage, Early Cold War (1945 - 1968), Germany, West Germany/Bundeswehr

The newly-formed West German bundeswehr briefly used this WW2-derived splinter camouflage smock shortly after West German reearmament in 1955 under Konrad Adenauer in response to escalating Cold War tensions. This camouflage pattern was only produced between February 1956 – February 1957 and was withdrawn from service in 1960, likely due to cost and its excessively Wehrmacht-like appearance (source: