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Very rare large size Splittertarn pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger helmet cover, constructed from panels of Luftwaffe pattern splinter camouflaged cotton material, the side panel is a single piece with a seam at the rear, the top panel is a single piece, the lower edge is hemmed to form a tunnel through which a corded and knotted (at the ends) drawstring is threaded, the inner lower hem is reinforced with a continuous strip of brwon grey colored fabric tape having HBT weave, there is wider band of similarly colored cloth HBT pattern tape fitted to the outer circumference for the attachment of foliage, this tape is a continuous piece and the ends are inserted into the rear seam, one end of the tape at the rear has come undone from the seam but retains its full length, construction was accomplished through machine sewing using dark straw colored cotton thread, cover was field used and exhibits wear, age and staining, there are a couple of darkish spots to the top as well as small scattered small rust colored stains, there are a half dozen sections of fraying at the lower edges caused by friction with helmet's rim, all photos were made on a 71 shell (helmet not included) and fitting to the helmet was easily accomplished, attractive example exhibiting expected service wear, most FJ collections do not include original covers, additional detailed photos are available upon request, USD $12,750 SOLD