Fallschirmjäger Versuchshelm

[PembrokeYeo]

When an item of equipment is assessed for fit, form and function, its colour is not the most important attritube. i.e. It is a cosmetic feature that can be changed if the design is adopted. The company that provided this particular prototype, and that is yet to be established, quite likely chose the blue/grey finish based on the Fallschirmjager's Luftwaffe heritage. Note: Fewer than a dozen years had passed since the end of WW2. I shall endeavour to provide the evidence you seek, however, I suggest that you do the same in a little more detail than quoting Wikipedia or the single reference from the book you have referred to! PY.