INFO LINK : A deeper study of the M31 and M38 liners by Joda and Sysyphus
Observations :
- Only the Eisenhüttenwerke Thale (ET) factory made Fallschirmjäger helmets , late war helmet have the CKL stamp instead of ET.
- Three helmet types are know. M36 (ultra rare) / M37 (rare) and M38 (common)
- M37 were often wartime upgraded to M38 specification.
- The 2 Different types of Luftwaffe decals can be found on these helmets.
- Mid to late war FJ helmets will not carry decals (follows the same logic as with the other combat helmet types).
M37
- Size 68
- With Snake leg eagle decal.
- This M37 was wartime upgraded with a later liner , the original vent holes have been used as if it were a M38. The original rivet holes no longer used.
Photos courtesy of M38
M37
- Size 68
- With Straight leg Eagle decal
- Similar example as above with later liner wartime added.
Photos courtesy of RonR
M38 – Early smooth paint and double decalled example
Photos courtesy of KenB
M38 – 701st Tank destroyer vet bringback
- Size 68
- Lot number 1337
- Had a white wash on it as winter camouflage , the wash was taken off in spring time.
- You can read the amazing details on this bring back helmet on the German helmet Walhalla forum here
Photos courtesy of RoyA
M38 – Single decal
- Size 66
- Lot number 5059
Photos courtesy of Rosebud
M38 – Fallschirmjäger regiment 6 camouflaged helmet
- Size 68
- Lot number 4850
- Eagle decal can be seen under the camo paint.
Photos courtesy of Ron R
M38 – Mid to late war example
- No decal
- CKL stamped
Photos courtesy of Ron R
