M40 LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL CAMOUFLAGE HELMET, named
Description
M1940 Luftwaffe single decal tropical camouflage helmet. Helmet is a « EF64 » with lot number « 31783 ». Exterior retains the vast majority of a nice mustard tan paint. Nicely painted around the dark toned eagle. Decal rates in the 80% range. Some scuffs and abbreviations around the helmet, with what looks like a first coat of a lighter tan paint underneath. Application of a second Luftwaffe decal can be seen on the very front of the helmet. As for an explanation for this we cannot provide. Decal is period applied but for unknown reasons. This is not the first time we have seen this done. Interior is nice and completely untouched. Tan painted skirt with some small areas of the liner band and leather liner getting painted. Minor oxidation in the aluminum can be seen, tightly secured and undisturbed. Leather is a little bit dry but very solid. One darker area with two tongues broken can be seen, still retains its original drawstring. Part of the original chinstrap is present , missing the retainer strap. Very nicely named in white paint on the skirt to the German solider it belong to « Reuscher ». Helmet was acquired from the US Veterans estate sale recently and has never been in a collection. The US veterans name, rank, and location will be provided to the new owner.
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