FJ m38 Helmet Cover in Splinter-B (hook-on)

M38 Splinter-B cotton helmet cover are constructed from 2 pieces. Along the circumference, herringbone patterned cotton band with regular vertical seams allow for foliage to be attached to break the helmet's silhouette. The edges on which the 6 hooks are attached are reinforced with tape in herringbone material.

Which helmets does this m38 Splinter-B helmet cover fit

The cover is a medium size that fits any helmet with 68cm shell size / 57cm liner size, including originals, Chinese, Indian and Sturm helmets. It also fits chinese made helmets in size 71cm shell with some effort, but may risk a hook coming loose. It works unless you are constantly putting and removing covers off helmets. Will not fit Indian / Sturm 71cm shell helmets.

Historical Information about the M38 Splinter-B helmet cover

Following the early jumps of 1940, the m38 helmet cover in green was produced. The fabric used was not that of the smock, but a plain green or olive cotton made from lesser quality fabric. Towards the end of 1940, Splinter-B helmet covers with hooks also started being produced, but the green helmet covers could be observed being used by German Paratroopers throughout the war. It wasn't uncommon for helmet covers to be worn alone, without helmets as sun protection.

Splinter-B helmet covers are also available with drawstring