East German M56/76 Steel Helmet With Liner

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	1004432
Category	Firearms & Militaria
Auction	The Bagale Collection, Session III - Wartime Militaria
Date	August 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT
Auction house	345 Auction
Location	Pueblo West, Colorado

This helmet features the distinctive flared silhouette associated with the East German National People’s Army M56/76 combat helmet, constructed from stamped steel and finished in olive drab. The helmet includes its original leather liner and three-point chin strap, both showing significant signs of service use. The exterior exhibits substantial scratching, scattered paint loss, and visible areas of surface rust, consistent with prolonged field deployment. The design stems from post-World War II German ballistic research, implemented as standard head protection for East German forces during the Cold War era. OT

East German M56/76 Steel Helmet With Liner

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