RH23 Luftwaffe M38 single decal tricolor over tan camouflaged Fallschirmjäger helmet

Luftwaffe M38 single decal tricolor over tan camouflaged Fallschirmjäger helmet, spectacular example with interesting service history, the factory issue field grey paint was over sprayed in a uniform tan color, subsequently, the helmet was sprayed again in olive green and red brown shades, approximately 40% of this last coat chipped away over time revealing much of the tan layer, there is wear to the rim and to a couple of spots where the darkened base steel is visible, spanner bolts have about 40% of their camo finish, the overall camouflage finish exceeds 90%, the helmet's decal, or partial decal, is almost entirely obscured by the paint layers, shell is ET68, lot number 2X55, with aluminum liner bands, black rubber cushions, complete and intact leather liner has size stampings in black ink and Werner Zahn subcontractor stamp, the name Uffz. Grollmus is penned to the liner in two spots, the leather chinstrap is supple - and complete but a row of stitching has loosened and the metal slide end has come undone from the opposite side, amazing helmet, USD $14,000 SOLD