Original Camo WWII German M38 Luftwaffe FallschirmjÃger Paratrooper Helmet Recovered At Carentan Normandy With Old Tag Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

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Original Camo WWII German M38 Luftwaffe FallschirmjÃger Paratrooper Helmet Recovered At Carentan Normandy With Old Tag. As a result of observations of the Russian experimentation with the newly developing paratroop personnel in 1928 the Germans began serious consideration of also developing paratroop units and plans were drawn up for formation of such units in late 1935. Both the Luftwaffe and Army eventually established paratrooper units, consisting of voluntary personnel, on January 29TH 1936 and March 31ST 1937 respectively and a paratroop training school was established at Stendal in early 1937. Originally development of special clothing and equipment was undertaken by both branches of service to provide the paratroopers with functional items specifically designed with parachute jumps in mind until January 1ST 1939 when all the paratrooper units were transferred to control of the Luftwaffe. One of the items developed for the paratroopers was a specially designed helmet first introduced in 1935. This first pattern helmet was found unsuitable and a second pattern was introduced on June 16TH 1938, and remained in use until the end of the war with minor variations. Second pattern, stamped sheet steel construction, paratrooper helmet retains some of its camo paint paint. All four, early, steel, spanner type, liner retention bolts are present along with washer for each.  This wonderful historic Fallschirmjäger helmet, In early pick up relic condition  This example is a shell size about 66. Has an old tag detailing the history. Found in Carentan Normandy and is certainly from the 6th FJ regiment. With an amazing old tag!  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of   History.   Please see our  other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Very nice  relic Combat Used! Do Not Miss This One! ONE OF THE CLASSIC GERMAN WWII  PARATOOPER HELMETS! DON’T MISS THIS, FIRST ONE WE HAD IN A WHILE! An amazing relic with connection to the Band Of Brothers who found against the 6th FJ regiment at Carentan in June 1944. Really nice camo paint still remaining (see photos)