**RARE: Angola Portuguese M1940/63 Ultramar Colonial Steel Helmet .**

**RARE: Angola Portuguese M1940/63 Ultramar Colonial Steel Helmet .**

This item remains in a GOOD, USED CONDITION- All parts appear to be present and Steel Shell  is in good order. Leather chin strap  is complete, yet displays visible wear.  Original padded leather liner is evident - some eyelets have come loose. ** ITEM IS SECOND-HAND AND WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR.**

** ITEMS ARE SECOND-HAND AND HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING.**

** SOLD 'AS IS' **

** FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY!!**

INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. 

ORIGIN : Portugal 

COMPOSITION: Steel & Leather

YEAR: 1940/63

TYPE : Helmet

SIZE : 62 -  Shell.

MANUFACTURER: Fábrica de Braço de Prata. Lisbon.

An EXCELLENT example of a Angola, Portuguese M1940/63 Ultramar Colonial Steel Helmet. This piece appears to be in a GOOD, USED state , with liner intact. The original backing pads are present yet worn. Appropriate Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface - with 85 % of the Olive Green Camouflage paint present. The Leather is fragile , and must be handled with care.

This Helmet would have been utilised by Portuguese Colonial & Regular  Security Forces during the Conflict known as the 'Guerro do Ultramar'. The insurgency in Portugal's territory of Angola , resulted in a 13 year war from 1961 - 1974 ; in which Liberation movements such as the MPLA & FNLA competed for political power.

The ideal addition to any Portuguese Colonial War  militaria collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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