Original German WWII 1942 Dated Unissued Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap by Berolina - Size 56 Category_Water Jacket Assembly The early M-1 helmet shells

The early M-1 helmet shells had a set of fixed (static) chinstrap loops called "bales" and a stainless steel rim

It does have scattered staining and light pitting on the blade

so please consult the photos for to see what other items

none of the straps are glued or nailed

The V Corps (United Kingdom) was left on the Adriatic coast to pin down any German units there

Original German WWII 1942 Dated Unissued Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap by Berolina - Size 56 Category_Water Jacket Assembly The early M-1 helmet shellsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941 42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941 42 the