{"product_id":"original-slovakia-pre-wwii-vz32-m32-egg-shell-steel-helmet-shell-with-eastern-front-markings","title":"Original Slovakia Pre-WWII Vz32 M32 Egg-Shell Steel Helmet Shell with Eastern Front Markings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Czechoslovakian Vz32 Helmet which was reissued for use by the German Allied Slovak Army during the Eastern Front Campaigns of the Second World War. These helmets had a blue band painted around the base of the shell apparently to distinguish them apart from the Soviet forces. Slovakia fielded only two full divisions during the war on the Eastern Front, therefore original helmets are very scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M32 helmet or Přilba vz. 32, also known as M32\/34, is a military steel combat helmet used by Czechoslovakia from its adoption in 1932 to its annexation by NSDAP Germany in 1939. The helmet was also used by the Slovak Republic and Finland among other countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet is noted for its simplistic design compared to other helmets of its time, being described by collectors as a distinct egg shape. This example is missing the liner and chinstrap. The basic coloring of the shell was a greenish brown, post Second World War the helmets still being used would commonly be painted black and used with fire brigades and civil defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most helmets on the market today, this particular helmet still retains its original factory paint! From the wear of the added Eastern Front markings, we believe it to be genuine. The helmet is missing the liner and chinstrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is in wonderful condition and is worthy of being added to a collection of European Theater WWII items!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43792886300741,"sku":"ONAC25SD0221","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0221__03.jpg?v=1760151134","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-slovakia-pre-wwii-vz32-m32-egg-shell-steel-helmet-shell-with-eastern-front-markings","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}