Helmet, M34, Feuerschutzpolizei, War Booty, 101st Airborne Division
€750.00
Tax included
Genuine WWII German M34 helmet, intended for the Feuerschutzpolizei.
The Feuerschutzpolizei -- litteraly: 'Fire Protection Police' --was created in 1938 when the competences of the municipal fire brigades were transferred to the Ordnungspolizei. From 1941 onwards, this force was deployed in occupied territories with the responsibility for fire protection and civil defense. As a branch of the National Police, they were under the authority of Reichsführer-ᛋᛋ Heinrich Himmler.
Good overall condition; retains its original liner and parts of the chinstrap.
The NSDAP and Police decals, respectively visible on the right and left side of the shell, are both particularly well preserved.
An interesting artwork has been painted on the outer surface, indicating that some US paratrooper may have brought back the present helment as a souvenir from Europe.
The top of the shell shows the 48-star flag, while the front has been adorned with mention We gave'em HELL! above some 'jump wings'; last but not least, the 101st Airborne Division insignia decorates the rear.
The historical artifacts for sale at PARATROOPER’s are intended for collectors, history enthusiasts, historians and museum curators. These items do not glorify or promote any of the political, ideological or racial opinions related to the global conflicts that bathed the 20th century in blood.
Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.
