M37 Model
German Paratrooper Helmet Crete: Is based on an early
version M37 model shell, but has the early pattern spanner
bolts and the M38 Liner and straps. It has the second pattern
eagle decal. This is one of the best German Paratrooper Crete
helmets out there!
The helmet has its original Luftwaffe apple
green colour and has been repainted in sand colour with the
decal being masked off. Most Crete (Kreta), helmets were standard
European colour's although some rare ones were painted sand
colour as this one has been. Notice how the colour's are very
subtle, this reflects a true aged helmet, many modern reproductions
have very garish and new looking schemes! There is light rusting
to various parts of the helmet and this can be increased by
leaving the helmet outside, as I shall do till sold!
The shell has several rust spots in places
mainly around the rims edge and top of the helmet giving a
true authentic feel. The eagle has been painted round but
is very dark in places. Notice how the helmet bolts have a
slightly lighter colour, this is due to field wear. There
is a makers stamp and shell size marking on the left hand
rim ('ET71') and a batch number '286F'. These two markings
are also slightly rusted. The owners name is painted inside
the rear rim 'Gefr G. Kiebos'.
The inner lining is very well maintained yet aged, again
to reflect the period of use and 60+ years of ageing. The
lining rubber is black/grey to reflect a typical M38 lining.
There is one faded stamp in the liner leather. There is also
a helmet acceptance stamp inside the dome of the shell. Notice
the rusting and ageing to the helmet rim, straps and buckles.
The straps are superbly aged yet still very pliable and useable
and notice the wear to the leather lining rim!
This helmet would make a superb item in your Luftwaffe Medic
Paratrooper collection.
This item also comes with an address label stamped '21 DEC
1944' and addressed from an 82'd US Airborne Sergeant to a
lady in Washington DC and a suitable aged box! A great item
for the German Crete Paratrooper collector.
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Australia
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£8.90 |
£15.90 |
£27.80 |
£36.00 |
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me if you want to purchase this item, require
more details or any other information. Postage costs include
full insurance! |