GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE CAMOUFLAGE PARATROOPER HELMET

A fabulous example of a Luftwaffe single decal paratrooper helmet, this helmet has been in a collection in the UK for the past 20 years, shell size E.T. 71 liner size 59, the exterior shell having the remains of its Normandy pattern camouflage painted finish, the green, ochre and tan finish visible on areas of the shell, the Luftwaffe decal good and clear with some slight abrasions as can be seen on our website images, the original three hole spanner bolts are untouched and have not been interfered with, the interior shell marked 4948, the interior rubber cushion pad has solidified, the leather liner retaining good original colour, with mild abrasions to the lower edge, and a darkening from sweat from the forehead of the wearer in the forehead area, the leather liner has its full complement of ink stamped technical details, such as the liner size, shell size and the maker Heisler Berlin, what appears to be the initials of the original wearer in indelible ink applied across the centre point of the interior liner the letters appear to be WSR, the chinstrap configuration is all complete with the typical Luftwaffe blue grey exterior colour, and the suede grey interior, both adjustment runners are complete with the male-female pot studs working correctly, the female pop stud this marked PRYM, the Luftwaffe paratrooper helmet is one of the most desired objects in the realms of Third Reich collecting the investment potential has been huge, this is an opportunity to acquire a very fine example.

Ref; 96599 XAC