Germany, Luftwaffe. An M38 Fallschirmjäger Helmet Chinstrap GTRexclude 58 mm (w) x 40

58 mm (w) x 40

Instituted 18 May 1909 by Tsar Ferdinand I

light wear and areas of gilt loss

noted by the fact that the "6" has been stamped over an established "5"

Footnote: Frederick Miles first enlisted on September 25th 1914 after belonging to the 85th Militia Regiment

Germany, Luftwaffe. An M38 Fallschirmjäger Helmet Chinstrap GTRexclude 58 mm (w) x 40(M38 Fallschirmjger Helm Kinnriemen). Constructed of blackened leather with a brown suede underlay, one end with three eyelets reinforced with feinzink grommets, the opposite end retaining a snap button and buckle, unmarked, measuring 44 cm in total length, demonstrating age appropriate fatigue and oxidation to the leather and metal elements, respectively, in very fine condition.