Original German WWII 2nd Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet in Size 56

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. Some of these will have ventilation grommets on either side, but this example does not. The Front center of the 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, but one of the three integral split pins has broken, the one at the bottom. It still sits fine on the helmet, however. Helmet has a short blackened leather viso