Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Narodna Zaštita Personnel Helmet, Repurposed Luftschutz Example United Republic of lined in fur

lined in fur

a handpainted central medallion on the obverse and reverse

the obverse with a central medallion bearing the Royal Monogram of Maximilian Joseph I

rating better than extremely fine as it exhibits very little contact

Armed Forces Officer's Cap Badge (die-stamped aluminum with red and blue paint

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Narodna Zaštita Personnel Helmet, Repurposed Luftschutz Example United Republic of lined in furA rare and extremely well preserved Narodna zatita (NZ National Protection) personnel helmet, repurposed from a German made Luftschutz gladiator helmet. Constructed of three panels of dark field grey painted magnetic metal, the exterior of the shell retains three of four rivets for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, and is flanked on each side by dual sets of seven ventilation holes. The peak bears a stencil painted insignia of the NZ