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368 - Portuguese-issued helmet. A ribbed steel helmet manufactured in England, known as the Model 916 by the Portuguese. Originally painted blue, as visible on the inside, it was later repainted in khaki combat paint. Leather sweatband with a cork cushion, sewn onto the helmet shell. Some of the stitching has come undone. Serial number 1360; the first name or last name “ALBERTO,” also repeated on the canvas lining. Chin strap missing. Signs of wear and patina. Named helmet of the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps. British-made corrugated steel helmet, known to the Portuguese as the Model 916. Originally painted blue—still visible on the inside—and later repainted in wartime khaki. Leather sweatband with a cork insulating pad stitched to the helmet shell. Some stitching has come undone. Service number 1360 and the name or first name ALBERTO, also repeated on the canvas lining. Chinstrap missing. Wear and patina.

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€250

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Estimation

€250 - 500

Sale fees

26.2%

Portuguese-issued helmet. A ribbed steel helmet manufactured in England, known as the Model 916 by the Portuguese. Originally painted blue, as visible on the inside, it was later repainted in khaki combat paint. Leather sweatband with a cork cushion, sewn onto the helmet shell. Some of the stitching has come undone. Serial number 1360; the first name or last name “ALBERTO,” also repeated on the canvas lining. Chin strap missing. Signs of wear and patina. Named helmet of the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps. British-made corrugated steel helmet, known to the Portuguese as the Model 916. Originally painted blue—still visible on the inside—and later repainted in wartime khaki. Leather sweatband with a cork insulating pad stitched to the helmet shell. Some stitching has come undone. Service number 1360 and the name or first name ALBERTO, also repeated on the canvas lining. Chinstrap missing. Wear and patina.

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Auction details

Militaria Sale by David Bardiaux: WWI, Musée de la Targette and Notre Dame de Lorette
Wednesday, November 11
02:00 PM
Chaussée de Wavre 504
1390 Grez Doiceau, Belgium

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