{"product_id":"wwii-german-m38-ss-double-decal-helmet","title":"Original German WWII M38 Double Decal Waffen-SS Combat Helmet - ET62 Shell - Early War SS Helmet","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"102\"\u003eAn authentic and highly sought-after German World War II \u003cstrong data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"159\"\u003eModel 1938 (M38) Double Decal Waffen-SS combat helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by \u003cstrong data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eEisenhüttenwerk Thale\u003c\/strong\u003e. The shell is stamped \u003cstrong data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"281\"\u003e“ET62”\u003c\/strong\u003e with lot number \u003cstrong data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"308\"\u003e“4339”\u003c\/strong\u003e to the rear interior skirt, identifying this as a desirable early-war production example. The M38 pattern is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"449\"\u003erolled shell edge\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eseparate ventilation grommets\u003c\/strong\u003e, features associated with early German combat helmets prior to later wartime simplifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"604\"\u003eThe helmet retains its original smooth \u003cstrong data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"643\"\u003efield gray-green factory finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with honest service wear, scuffs, patina, and age consistent with genuine wartime use. Both original period-applied decals remain present. The national tricolor shield retains approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"869\"\u003e70-80% coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e with expected age-related wear and flaking, while the highly desirable \u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eWaffen-SS runic shield decal\u003c\/strong\u003e remains exceptionally well preserved at approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e90%+ intact\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining strong metallic backing and sharp black runic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1536\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eThe interior retains its original \u003cstrong data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003ealuminum liner band\u003c\/strong\u003e and brown leather liner system. The leather exhibits expected age-related dryness, darkening, and hardening from decades of age and storage. Chinstrap bales remain present, though the original chinstrap is absent. Untouched \u003cstrong data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003edouble decal SS helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e remain among the most desirable and collectible German militaria items from the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eisenhüttenwerk Thale\u003cbr data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1600\"\u003eShell Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eET62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003eLot Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e4339\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eHelmet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003eM38 Double Decal Waffen-SS Helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e• Original SS runic decal approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e90%+ intact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003e• Original national tricolor decal present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2206\"\u003eAn outstanding collector example of an early-war Waffen-SS combat helmet with exceptional display appeal and strong historical desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2510\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2371\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr data-end=\"2415\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576556453962,"sku":"WIW1925","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/Original-German-WWII-M38-Double-Decal-Waffen-SS-Combat-Helmet-ET62-Shell-Early-War-SS-Helmet.jpg?v=1778591181","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/wwii-german-m38-ss-double-decal-helmet","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}