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M42 combat police d.d. 44'dated liner

mauser99

mauser99

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This was my big Allentown purchase. Walked by it saturday morn as I was going to buy a different lid from friday. That guy had left So I had no choice but to buy this one.:facepalm:
Glad I did as I think I'd be looking for a long time to find another. Price was right I thought. So there we have a very late M42 d.d. combat police. I cant make out the maker stamp?? Any guesses??? " ? L 62 liner is a 53 and I think is probably un-issued. No signs of sweat darkening the liner anywhere. The band is dated 1944 and rb numbered. I was able to see it as I feel someone pried a bit on the liner to view it. I generally wont bother. Enjoy.
 

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Pretty damn envious right about now, I never see helmets brought in just guns and accessories, it is a beauty. GR
 
m42

sometimes the time to buy is when the item is right in front of you. I dont regret buying it now. I wasnt looking for one per-say. But shite luck paid off and I was able to buy a m35,m40 & 42 combat police in a months time. If I ever need to pass them along I will contact you..

Allentown,PA is a pretty good show..I have picked up a few nice items the few times I have attended..
 
It might be a seldom seen 'qvL' helmet. Don't know much about them, but there are several variations of the maker's stamp including I think "bvL", "q L", and a few others. Given the sloppiness of the stamp work, these may have been made with camp or otherwise less-than-willing labor possibly somewhere in Czechoslovakia very late in the war. At least that is what I've heard.

Edit: Oh, and nice lid! :thumbsup:
 
Helmet

Yes Virginia, there is no substitute for the real deal. Nice lid - original and undinked with.
 
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