Stahlhelm
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I usually don't collect battle damaged helmets, but this one caught my eye due to the information and history it contains. It belonged to a soldier named Alsen of 10th Company in one of the Regiments of the elite Garde-Division. It has two areas on the right side showing what appears to be bullet damage, with one leaving a dent while the other pierced the shell and left an impact mark on the inside left of the shell. The rear top left section of the helmet has been crushed inward. I wasn't able to find the name Alsen on the list of dead and missing during the period this type of insignia was painted on helmets.
A very interesting feature on this size 62 F.C. Bellinger made shell is the maker code, which is F.B.62 instead of the usual B.F.62. This variant was unknown to me. I look forward to hearing if anyone has encountered this version of the stamp and to possibly see other examples of it.
Thanks
Hans
A very interesting feature on this size 62 F.C. Bellinger made shell is the maker code, which is F.B.62 instead of the usual B.F.62. This variant was unknown to me. I look forward to hearing if anyone has encountered this version of the stamp and to possibly see other examples of it.
Thanks
Hans