Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet Shell - marked Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts possibly from a field repair

possibly from a field repair

The cross guard also shows much of the original plating and lacquer

- Pack of Japanese cigarettes which we have placed in a riker case due to the deterioration of the paper

- Hancock’s Garrison cap with a blue Paratrooper patch sewn to one side

10x50These are the most practical size for modern applications such as bird watching or spectator sport

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet Shell - marked Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts possibly from a field repairOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition example of a hard to find genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet shell, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. This example has lost the liner