H-226a Named Model 1935 Luftwaffe Reissue Helmet
Interesting piece, due to its transformation from a Double Decal
helmet to its present set up. They simply returned this giant pot to the
factory, assessed that it only needed paint and not a new liner and then factory
spraypainted it with a rough textured blue/grey paint that is still better than
90% present. The Luftwaffe decal (second pattern) is still present and
visible under and around the paint. I could not detect the presence of the
tri-color shield. The liner size is either a 60 or a 61 and still has its
original drawstring. This has the reinforced aluminum linerband, which I
believe is dated 1939. The liner is a solid very good with some age
cracks, darkening and scuffing. The side of the interior of the shell is
stamped ET 68 which is the largest standard production size. The rear of
the skirt has the owner’s name painted in white letters (Freisberg). A
good helmet in a very large size with a “not so large” price tag.
$800.00
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Item H-226a
