German WH KIA Grouping 'Obergefreiter Franz Gelpke'
In a very good condition a stunnign German Wehrmacht Heer Grouping on the name of Obergefreiter Franz Gelpke.
Franz was a member of the Infantrie Regiment 82 from augustus 1939 till his death on 16 August 1942 in Petrowski Russia.
Franz was part of the blitzkrieg and saw action in Holland, Belgium, France and Russia.
After franz was killed his helmet, shoulderboard and wehrpass were send home back to his family.
His helmet is a very stunning Wehrmacht M35 Reissued Single Decal Combat Helmet with the original (shortened) chinstrap still present attached to the original placed helmet liner.
The helmet is made by ET and comes in size 62 with productionnumber 4617.
The helmet contains his original reissue paint and on top of that a stunning camo made of rauchtarn.
next to his helmet his written 1st pattern wehrpass is present with all his campaigns were he was part in inside.
Further pictures of Franz (with helmet!), certificates (3x Iron Cross 2nd class on 3 dates (?), single Shoulderboard and his Wound Badge in Silver.
A very historical grouping!
Code: 85244



















