Original Item: One of a Kind. This is a genuine “Battlefield Pickup” example of a German WWII M38 Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper) Helmet. It was recovered some time after the war in in Europe, though unfortunately we do not know where it was found. The helmet had lain for some time undisturbed, so all of the original rigging and liner are completely absent, and it is now just a shell. Amazingly, there is still quite a bit of the original paint on the outside of the helmet, which is well preserved. The interior does have some paint, but also a lot of surface rust, which has unfortunately removed the original markings. We measured it, and it measures about 70cm around the liner holes, so it is probably a size 68-69, which would have fit a 56-57 liner.
The exterior does not show any signs of having decals, but those were most likely painted over or removed. Many paratrooper helmets were never equipped with decals later in the war.
German Paratrooper helmets are highly desirable, and they are rare on the market in any condition. This battlefield pickup really IS a piece of history. This would be a great way to fill that missing spot in your German helmet collection. Ready to display!