Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Narodna Zaštita Personnel Helmet, Repurposed Luftschutz Example visually-hidden (Deutscher Schützenbund Abzeichen)

(Deutscher Schützenbund Abzeichen)

demonstrating some flecking and loss of gilt to the enamels and base metal

remained on duty rendering first aid till his unit was relived

he distinguished himself as a commando and an explosives expert

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Narodna Zaštita Personnel Helmet, Repurposed Luftschutz Example visually-hidden (Deutscher Schützenbund Abzeichen)A 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