ET68 M38 single decal Paratrooper helmet

Textbook combat worn M38 Fallschirmjäger helmet marked ET68. Excellent original example in good, combat used condition. The helmet is marked ET68 indicating production by Eisenhuttenwerke Thale. The helmet retains up to 95% of its textured factory finish and decal externally and comes with its original liner that has always been with the helmet. The liner is a medium size 57 and is original to the shell. Typical colour and condition of a blood soaked liner with brown discoloring and crackle on the top. The liner was professionally restored at some point with the top of the leather being reinforced with Splittertarn material. This is not visible from inside the helmet, but you can see the edges if you look closely. The chinstrap is also original to the helmet, with some stitching at the side of the buckle professionally restored. This helmet came out of a big, well curated collection and is a excellent example in good worn condition. These helmets are hard to find, with most on the market being late war no decal examples.