Original German WWII 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet in size 54

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet, officially called the Sturzhelm nach Vorschrift des NSKK (Crash Helmet according to NSKK regulations). It is a molded, smooth, blackened leather helmet with raised, padded, protective bars running horizontally around the helmets bottom edge, and another one running from front to back over the crown top. There is a single large mesh ventilation hole on each side of the helmet. The Front center of helmet features a second pattern NSKK stylized national eagle, which appears to be of zinc construction, and now shows a lot of surface oxidation and patination. This has removed a good amount of the paint from the N S K K banner at the top, and given it a great dark gray color. The eagle is still held in its correct position, with all three integral split pins. Helmet has a short blackened leather visor stitched to front and stitched on, extended, blackened, grained, leather, protective side and rear