Küstenartillerie

[509thPIB]

Considering the role of the Küstenartillerie and that they operated from fixed fortifications, why would they have needed camouflage painted helmets? Does anyone have a photograph of them wearing such helmets?

[NARVIK1940]

There are plenty of pictures of Atlantikwall soldiers with camo helmets.

This is a well known example.

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[NARVIK1940]

Here is GI souvenir that is likely from the Atlantic Wall that I have in my collection.

Remember also that soldiers were in various positions around these structures, in trenches, etc.

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[509thPIB]

Thank you NARVIK1940.

[Kesselberg]

Thank you NARVIK1940.

Exceptional helmet!

[ROBB]

That helmet is a beauty.Rob

[NARVIK1940]

Küstenartillerie

Here is a Heer helmet from Norway. It is the same color as one found at a Heer coastal battery in that country. Remember Heer batteries were usually artillery pieces in emplacements rather than in fortified bunkers.

This one used to be in my collection.








Here is its saltier twin. It appears lighter because whitewash was applied over the grey paint:

https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/for...d.php?t=626844

[coloradocowboy]

two beautiful lids posted by a beautiful man

[NARVIK1940]

two beautiful lids posted by a beautiful man

Don’t make me blush, Chris!




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[coloradocowboy]

Obviously from that photo what I was saying was your beauty on the inside haha
Is that a bobcat?

[NARVIK1940]

Lol. Yes. Old pic.


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[sisifo]

Absolutely great helmets !
can't post mine as i am not associated...lol

Andrea

[panzer1432]

two beautiful lids posted by a beautiful man

Super nice helmets !

Hey is that a bobcat ??? Careful those cats can be fierce fighters !!

[Mappa]

Killer helmets, Scott

[wire42]

Really like the first helmet... nice looking liner.