M38 paratrooper helmet ET71

**Tomsone** · 10-23-2021, 02:14 AM

Hey guys just gathering your thoughts on this m38 paratrooper helmet.
Marked ET71 and 5058,the Decal has been removed only outline of were it was Remains
The chin strap looks to be a combination of original parts and postwar straps someone has Stitched together to make a complete set you can see in some of the photos the two different types of straps and overlapping stitching
Looks good to me but I’m no expert, thanks

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-23-2021 02:14 AM

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**MAP** · 10-23-2021, 05:50 AM

I will defer to others with more hands on experience...

But I agree about the strap. Some parts might be original but the most are not.

The liner at first glance looks to have heavy original wear but the ink stamps are quite fresh. Although, the font looks good. Not sure either about the stitching around the circumference. Some of it looks quite fresh so may have been resewn in places but can't be sure.