Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Narodna Zaštita Personnel Helmet, Repurposed Luftschutz Example visually-hidden measuring 98 mm (w) x

measuring 98 mm (w) x 100 mm (h)

1946 when the camp was closed

yellow and brown embroidery

(Luftwaffe Insignien für Mannschaften und Unteroffiziere der Luftnachrichtentruppe)

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Narodna Zaštita Personnel Helmet, Repurposed Luftschutz Example visually-hidden measuring 98 mm (w) xA 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