East German Leather Helmet Liner
- SKU
- S91211270
- Material
- Leather
- Style
- Military, Vintage
Description
NVA Leather Helmet Liner
This is a leather helmet liner issued by the East German Army, the Nationale Volksarmee (NVA), which served the GDR through the Cold War. It is a close-fitting cap worn beneath a helmet to add a layer between head and shell. It has open ear ports and a leather chin strap. Collectors of Warsaw Pact gear, Cold War reenactors and anyone building an NVA impression will want it alongside their other East German kit.
Features
- Leather Shell — The outer is cut from grey-green leather in stitched panels that follow the shape of the head.
- Cotton Twill Lining — A woven twill fabric lines the inside, so skin and hair rest against cloth instead of leather.
- Open Ear Ports — Round cutouts over each ear leave your hearing clear, and olive cotton binding finishes their edges.
- Buckled Chin Strap — A black leather strap with a metal roller buckle runs down one cheek flap and passes under the chin.
- Snap Tab Closure — The opposite cheek flap carries a black leather tab with two snaps where the strap fastens off.
- Rear Snap Strap — A leather strap across the back of the crown closes with two metal snaps.
- Hook-And-Loop Strip — A strip of hook-and-loop fastener, the same grip-and-peel material as Velcro, sits on the inside of one cheek flap next to a brass grommet and snap stud.
East German Issue
This liner was made for the NVA, not for the collector market, and it is built that way: leather panels, a twill lining, bound ear openings and metal snaps and buckle hardware. The cheek flaps extend well down the jaw, and the chin strap and snap tab hold the liner snug against the head. If you want an authentic piece of East German headgear for a display, a uniform set or a reenactment kit, issued gear like this gives you the provenance a copy cannot.
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Customer Reviews
Top customer reviews
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Exactly What I Needed For ReenactingI do Cold War reenacting and my M56 shell was fine but the liner had that old musty surplus smell and the foam was starting to flake off everywhere. This replacement liner bolted right in and now I can actually wear the thing for a full event without it feeling gross on my head. SUPER happy to have my helmet back in rotation.
Leather is comfortable against the forehead
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greatexcellent
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Quick and easy transaction! Thanks!Nice Item, Good price, Fast Shipping, THANKS!!!
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Great conditionGenuine East German military surplus. Leather quality is outstanding and has aged beautifully over the decades. Cotton lined interior feels nice and is comfortable.
This type of surplus is becoming harder to find on the surplus market
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Glad I found KS.The leather is durable and the craftsmanship is impressive. Real nice stuff!