East German NVA M56 Early Pattern Steel Helmet
Updated August 7, 2026
This auction ended on August 15, 2026.
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| Lot number | 1004463 |
| 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 |
An early production East German M56 steel combat helmet issued to the National People’s Army (NVA). Constructed from stamped steel in a sloped, high-domed profile derived from a 1944 German prototype, the shell features an olive drab painted exterior displaying surface scratches, scuffs, and visible field wear. The interior houses an early-style leather liner stamped size 56, showing sweat staining, discoloration, and wear. A three-point adjustable leather chinstrap harness remains attached to the interior frame with metal rivets and fittings. OT
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