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RARE ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN M1938 LUFTWAFFE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
RARE ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN M1938 LUFTWAFFE

FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET. This type of helmet has always been one of the most heavily sought after of all German helmets. It was utilized by Fallschirmjager (paratrooper) troops of the German Luftwaffe. This example has its original dark blue/gray paint and utilizes spanner bolts to attach the liner. There is a single Luftwaffe decal on the left side. The interior has a complete paratrooper harness and brown leather liner with neoprene pads. Liner has 12 holes and is stamped, "Karl Heisler Berlin C.2 D.R.G.M." along with a large rectangle that reads, "Kopfweite Gr. 56 Stahlhaube Nr. 68". Inside left of the helmet is stamped, "ET68". Inside rear is stamped, "227". CONDITION: original finish is approx. 85%. Decal is approx. 90%. Jump harness is complete and even somewhat supple. Brown liner is undamaged. All neoprene pads are present. An extraordinarily nice example of a rare and very desirable WWII helmet. (02-17103/BF). $5,000-7,500.