21st Aug, 2019 10:00

Books, Medals & Militaria Auction

 
Lot 473
 

A rare WW2 Polish wz31 Pattern Steel Combat Helmet

A rare WW2 Polish wz31 Pattern Steel Combat Helmet, the helmet retaining much of its original rough textured exterior Salamandra combat paint finish, interior retaining the original three pad leather liner and brown leather chinstrap, interior markings for Ludwikow manufacturer and numbers ‘144/37’

Sold for £700


Condition Report

No markings to the copper rivet, though there is a pressed number to the internal rim '85', there is also a small black printed mark to the right side interior alongside further stamp to the interior reading 'LUDIKOW / 144 / 37' - please see additional images. This item is from the estate of a private collector, Derrick Gray.

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