Original German WWII 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet in size 54 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. There is a single large mesh ventilation hole on each side of the helmet.

The Front center of helmet features a second pattern NSKK stylized national eagle, which appears to be of zinc construction, and now shows a lot of surface oxidation and patination. This has removed a good amount of the paint from the N S K K banner at the top, and given it a great dark gray color. 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. There are snaps on the front and rear that allow the flaps to be fastened open or closed. 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 54. at the rear. The liner is intact with all fingers and the original tie string, which is still fully intact. The crown pad is also still present and in very good condition, and also bears what looks to be a maker or inspection marking, which is unfortunately too faded to read.

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!