East German M56/66 Helmet

The M56 helmet was adopted by the East German army in 1957. However the first prototype was a replacement helmet for the Wehrmacht during WW2. It was first tested as early as 1944 and offered better protection and was easier to produce. It also lent itself for better concealment. However the "B/II" ( as it was known) was rejected by Hitler on the grounds that the M35, M40 and the M42 was a symb...  read more

Code: 69002

East German M56/66 Helmet

The M56 helmet was adopted by the East German army in 1957. However the first seen prototype was a replacement helmet for the Wehrmacht during WW2. It was tested as early as 1944 and offered better protection and easier to produce. It also lent itself for better concealment. However the"B/II" ( as it was known) was rejected by Hitler on the grounds that the exist9ing M35,M40 and M42, where a sy...  read more

Code: 69001

East German NVA Winter Hood

This is a winter hood in Strichmuster ( Line pattern ), which still has its snipers veil attached.  read more

Code: 68999

East German NVA Y-Straps

East German NVA Y-straps, which date form the late- 1970's to the 1980's. Early examples have a heart shaped leather centre piece and are a slightly different construction.  read more

Code: 68996

East German NVA Water Bottle Set

This is a NVA water bottle set consisting of a plastic water bottle aluminium cup and a Strichmuster ( line pattern )camouflage cover.  read more

Code: 68987

East German NVA Field Pack

This is a NVA field pack in Strichmuster ( line pattern )  read more

Code: 68985

East German NVA Two Cell AKM Magazine Pouch

This is a two cell AKM magazine pouch in Strichmuster ( line pattern ) camouflage. The ends of the securing tabs of lost their metal ends. However the flap can still be closed with the securing straps.  read more

Code: 68984

East German NVA Grenade Pouch

This is a NVA grenade pouch in Strichmuster ( line pattern ) camouflage.  read more

Code: 68983

East German Border Guards Officers Shoulder Boards

A set of East German Border guards officers shoulder boards with the rank of Unter Leutnant ( 2nd Lieutenant ).  read more

Code: 68978

East German NVA Auxiliary Belt Loop

This is a single NVA auxiliary belt loop.  read more

Code: 68976