Description: irefighter's helmet from the former GDR. The thermosetting helmet is the successor to the 1st type helmet. It was produced between 1955 and 1962. The manufacturer was also the Robert Lubstein company or VEB Perfekt. The helmet is further developed than its predecessor. The inner helmet has been almost retained, the chin strap now has a 4-point fastening. The neck leather can be attached to leather straps. The inner helmet is attached to the helmet shell with round rivets. The ventilation holes are more solid. The greenish manufacturing color can be seen below the metal edge protection. The helmet was painted black after casting. The material was not ideal for helmets because stress cracks kept occurring at the transition from the eye shield to the side shield. The stamping on the inside of the inner helmet provides information about this. The helmet was no longer produced from 1962 onwards Also listing other East German Fire Brigade items, helmets, respirators, gloves, belts etc etc. The description above is translated from German.
Price: 50 GBP
Location: Medway
End Time: 2024-09-03T20:24:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 37.31 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Helmets/ Hats/ Caps
Theme: Fire Brigade
Country/Region of Manufacture: East Germany
