Original German WWII 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet in size 57 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet, officially called the Sturzhelm nach Vorschrift des NSKK (Crash Helmet according to NSKK regulations). It is a molded, smooth, blackened leather helmet with raised, padded, protective bars running horizontally around the helmets bottom edge, and another one running from front to back over the crown top. Helmet has three small ventilation grommets on each side of crown.

The Front center of helmet features a second pattern NSKK stylized national eagle, which appears to be Aluminum, and still is quite bright, without oxidation. The eagle is still held in its correct position, with all three integral split pins. Helmet has a short blackened leather visor stitched to front and stitched on, extended, blackened, grained, leather, protective side and rear panels. Side panels each have a vertical half-moon shaped, ear cut-out with stitched on closure flaps. These were designed to protect the ears while still allowing for hearing. The side panels also have extended straps to bottoms which act as the chinstrap.

Interior of helmet has a tan leather, nine finger liner, which is stamped with size 57. Liner is intact with all fingers and original tie string, though the tie string is broken. 

Overall the helmet is in good condition, though it definitely has suffered deterioration due to age, as leather unfortunately is not as resilient as metal or other materials. The finish is cracked and crazed in places, and the leather is somewhat delicate in areas. We have not made any attempts to clean or restore the helmet to preserve the patina.

A very nice example of a hard to find helmet, marked to an NSKK Motor Sports School in Germany!