Original German Bundesgrenzchutz Stahlhelm M53 Helmet Hand Select:Yes and a dark green polarizing

and a dark green polarizing lens was available for glare protection on "exceedingly brilliant" days

All measure approximately 26 inches in length (varies slightly)

but with the bonus of a brand new stock included

complete with badge and original leather chin strap

The Wiltshire Regiment had been a line infantry regiment of the British Army

Original German Bundesgrenzchutz Stahlhelm M53 Helmet Hand Select:Yes and a dark green polarizingOriginal Item: Only a few available. We found a handful of these very interesting helmets in our massive purchase from the Finnish government in 2012. Each helmet was manufactured by Linnemann Schneztler in West Germany in 1953. However, these examples were probably never used by the Bundesgrenzchutz and instead wound up in the large sale to Finland in 1955. They are unique due to the fact that they have no ventilation holes, but do maintain all