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German WW1 Leibstandarte Waffen SS Helmet : This is a genuine German WW1 M16 helmet repainted in apple green, then again repainted in satin black for the Leibstandarte Waffen SS. It has then further ageing and rusting applied to recreate a magnificent named Leibstandarte SS parade helmet. The Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (SS-LAH) founded in September 1933 was Adolf Hitler's personal Bodyguard Regiment ("Leibstandarte" being the German word for "bodyguard"). In 1939 the SS-LAH became a separate unit of the Waffen-SS aside the SS-TV and the SS-VT. The SS-LAH independently participated in combat during the Invasion of Poland (1939). Elements of the SS-LAH later joined the SS-VT prior to Operation Barbarossa in 1941 and by the end of World War II they had been increased in size from a Regiment to a Panzer Division. The Helmet: The helmet has been painted initially in pale apple green as the original WW1 helmets were. It has then been painted in satin black but the inside has been left apple green as the majority of the original helmets were, as the liners were covered up with newspapers during the spraying process. The SS were in short supply of helmets during the late 1930's and utilised WW1 Helmets extensively. This is known as a transitional helmet. The liner is a replacement 1931 model and is also genuine adding the the value of the helmet. The chinstrap is an aged reproduction RZM SS Chinstrap's, suitably marked with runes and RZM stamp. The owners name is marked to the inside: 'W Kiefenhahl. Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler'. There is light rusting and some pit marks but no dents or holes! You can even see the brown adhesive round the decals! A truly beautiful SS Helmet. Genuine transitional helmets are $9000 upwards, if you can source one! If you like Waffen SS Parade helmets then this very rare model is one for your collection! Full insurance is included in the postal charges.
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