East German M56/76 Steel Helmet With Liner

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	1004433
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 olive drab steel helmet features the sloped shell design developed for the East German National People's Army post-1945, intended to maximize ballistic deflection. It is fitted with a late-model adjustable liner using yellow foam and a three-point leather strap system. The liner shows a handwritten name, and the leather straps display dryness consistent with age. The shell exhibits moderate exterior scuffing, especially along high-contact areas. The internal foam has visible crumbling, indicating long-term material fatigue. This example is a standard combat helmet as issued to personnel of the former East Germany, produced during the post-war era and reflecting the construction specifications of the M56/76 model. OT

East German M56/76 Steel Helmet With Liner

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