This original German helmet surfaced during a house clean-out in the foothills of Western Kentucky, discovered untouched in the basement of an elderly woman’s home. Likely part of her late husband’s collection, the helmet remained hidden away for decades before coming to light.
Key Features
•Origin: Direct “woodwork” find from a private home in Kentucky
•Condition: Untouched as found, no evidence of restoration
•Provenance: Out of the collection of a local gentleman, stored away since the postwar period
Collector’s Analysis
•“Woodwork” helmets like this are some of the most desirable acquisitions, as they come with strong originality and no collector tampering.
•The fact that this example was pulled straight from a basement during a house clean-out ensures its authenticity and untouched nature.
•Priced fairly and quickly sold, reflecting demand for fresh finds in the collecting world.
