WW2 German Luftwaffe Paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) M-38 Steel Combat Helmet, good example of an original shell for a German paratroopers helmet which still retains much of its combat overpaint finish to the exterior of the shell. Helmet is complete with the early pattern liner bolts and remains of both a Luftwaffe eagle and national tri-colour decals. The helmet still retains an original aluminium liner band but the leather liner and the harness chinstraps are in our opinion later replacements. Some of the liner rubber pads do appear to be originals. We have not been able to find any shell stampings. Overall a good example for display, restoration or as a space filler.