Himmler Helmet
Please advise if it important piece and is it WW1 or WW2.
I bought it as Himmler Helmet but I didn’t find much info about it.
Thank you
Andrew
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I am relatively new to this hobby though in my 50’s. I have been offered the jacket shown in the photographs and would like opinions on whether it is genuine or not. Let me know if you would like to see additional photos.
Many thanks
David
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Manufactured during the Third Reich period (identified by the blade which has a complete fuller, not cut down like the vast majority.
The fittings are made of aluminium and then nickel plated which makes this bayonet much lighter than the cut down Prussian style. Nickel plating however, doesn’t stick to aluminium very well so some of the plating has come off over time.
Another feature of this bayo is the grips. These are actually made of wood and then crafted to resemble stag horn, a neat touch.
The frog is dated 1942 and has a period portepee tied to it.
Now all I need is a clamshell and a short version 😁