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HOTEL DES VENTES GIRAUDEAU

376 - France, Second World War A colonial helmet belonging to a Fr…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
France, Second World War A colonial helmet belonging to a Free French soldier, made from a captured standard German tropical helmet. Cork shell covered in sand-coloured cotton canvas that has been bleached. A silver-plated metal badge featuring the Cross of Lorraine and the Victory V has been attached to the left side. Feldgräu leather rim band. Red canvas inner lining and a feldgräu leather sweatband with the manufacturer’s logo embossed on it, and the marking ‘ORL’ in purple beneath the sweatband, dated 1942. Feldgräu leather chin strap. The helmet comes with a pair of standard French model 1935 goggles. (Over time, the spongy rubber ‘foam’ protecting the goggles has stuck to the helmet). Worn. (Signs of wear and age, a decent helmet, in fairly good condition).
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About the sale Nice militaria sale
Auction location
Auction time 07/04/2026 at 10:30 AM
Ref. : 008408 - 1661
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