German WWII Experimental Protective Helmet for Heer Assault Gun Personnel Inert Ordnance particularly in 1943–44

particularly in 1943–44

but the steel has toned to a nice charcoal gray

The dustcover is in near excellent condition

to form the SS-Gebirgs-Jäger Regiment 14

USAF serial number: 41-7005

German WWII Experimental Protective Helmet for Heer Assault Gun Personnel Inert Ordnance particularly in 1943–44German WWII Experimental Protective Helmet for Heer Assault Gun Personnel This is the rarest of all the protective wool helmets of the Wehrmacht. This is far rarer than a SS panzer beret. This is definitely missing from 99. 9% of collections. This helmet is one of only a few examples known to exist. It is an experimental example that was made in 1940 as a protective headgear for self propelled assault gun crews. This is set up with an oval cap with