Choice M38 German paratrooper camouflage combat helmet with splinter camouflage drawstring cover, « exceptional »
Description
A choice and stellar M1938 German camouflage paratrooper « Fallschirmjäger » combat helmet with matching drawstring camouflage combat helmet cover set. Untouched and as-found. The set was acquired in Kansas City, USA in 1976 and is remained in the same collection until we acquired it early 2025. This camouflage paratrooper helmet is « ET68 » with an obscure lot number not visible due to the rust along the interior rim. Exterior is period hand brush painted in four colors reminiscent of a « van Gogh » painting. The camouflage paint covers well over 97% of the helmet's surface. Striking, contrast and exceptional colors. A mix of bolts used to include slotted and spanner. The slotted ones were replaced by the soldier before the camouflage was applied. Interior is complete and in excellent shape. Chinstraps complete and liner is extremely well preserved. Early off white cream colors rubber padding is in place. Matching and complete with a late-war drawstring splinter camouflage helmet cover. Rust and wear matches the helmet nicely. Some separation along the back cover. Textbook in every way. One of the best top shelf German paratrooper camouflage combat helmets ever offered on the market. A unique opportunity to have a piece of art in your collection. Selected Offering!
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