{"product_id":"wig0213","title":"German WWI Transitional Finnish Kev Os 4 Helmet | Death’s Head Paint | Complete Liner \u0026 Chinstrap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman World War I transitional steel helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e later associated with Finnish service and attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKev Os 4 of the Finnish 4th Division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring an almost completely intact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainted death’s head motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is the kind of helmet that immediately commands attention in any military collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the First World War, large numbers of German helmets found their way into the inventories of other European armies and military organizations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinland made extensive use of foreign-manufactured helmets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adapting and continuing to wear them through the interwar and wartime periods. Examples retaining unusual unit or formation markings are particularly desirable because they offer far more individuality than a standard unmarked shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece of this example is the dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskull or death’s head painted across the helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which remains remarkably complete and gives the piece exceptional visual character. The helmet is associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinnish 4th Division Kev Os 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes described in collector terminology as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“White Death” unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding another layer of interest to an already unusual transitional helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust as importantly, the helmet retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete liner and original-style chinstrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it the complete appearance collectors look for in a high-end display helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone seeking a helmet that stands apart from the usual WWI German examples, this piece delivers tremendous presence through its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Great War form, Finnish reuse, surviving interior, and unforgettable death’s head artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman WWI transitional steel helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinnish 4th Division Kev Os 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainted death’s head motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkull artwork remains nearly complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRetains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete liner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRetains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echinstrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Finnish transitional military association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional centerpiece for a helmet or militaria collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet retains its striking painted death’s head motif with strong overall preservation. The liner and chinstrap remain present and complete. Exterior and interior surfaces show age and wear consistent with a genuine period helmet and its later service history. Please review all available photographs carefully for the exact condition of the shell, paint, liner, chinstrap, and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140458639434,"sku":"WIG0213","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37509450.jpg?v=1788204724","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/wig0213","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}