49th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1850 lots has ended on 15th May 2022. 86% of all lots sold

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Luftwaffe M38 paratrooper helmet - ET71

Luftwaffe M38 paratrooper helmet - ET71

LOT 59-0166
SOLD
Auction ended        14th May 2022  |  03:50 pm CEST
RESULT
3.050,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 58
MAKER Eisenhüttenwerke Thale
WEIGHT
LOT 59-0166
EAN 2000000643922
LOT 59-0166
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000643922
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 58
MAKER Eisenhüttenwerke Thale
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 59-0166
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 58
EAN 2000000643922
MAKER Eisenhüttenwerke Thale
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Luftwaffe M38 helmet which was only issued to German paratroopers. An untouched barn find!

Typical helmet shell with an "ET71" maker and size stamp to the side.

Liner: worn leather liner. Still soft. Parts of the liner have separated from the pads. Some damage.
Markings: "Kopfweite 58" size marked and "Stahlhelm Gr.71" shell size marked. Hensler maker marked.

Screws: Aluminum
Chin straps: Quite dry 1st pattern chin strap. Rust to the buttons. Damaged.

Paint: Signs of wear and age. About 75% of the original paint in place. 
Decal: About 60-70% of the eagle is still present but the swastika was removed.

An untouched helmet in condition 3.


Condition
3