East German M56/76 Steel Helmet With Liner
Updated August 7, 2026
This auction ended on August 15, 2026.
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| Lot number | 1004435 |
| 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 |
Distinctive for its flared brim and deep shell profile, this original East German M56/76 steel helmet is finished in standard olive drab. The helmet includes its late-model liner featuring foam padding and a three-point leather retention strap, characteristic of the National People's Army design improvements from the mid-Cold War era. The liner shows notable yellowing and crumbling of the foam. Exterior surfaces display moderate scratching and scuffing consistent with post-war use or storage. Based on German WWII ballistic research, this model served as the standard combat helmet for East German forces throughout the Cold War. OT
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