Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Battle Damaged Steel Helmet Shell - Stamped ET64 Snider Rifle Parts common for scabbards of this

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Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Battle Damaged Steel Helmet Shell - Stamped ET64 Snider Rifle Parts common for scabbards of thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original "battle damaged" example of a German WWII M40 helmet shell, as issued to the Heer (Army). It shows lovely period service wear in the form of chipped paint and oxidation on the shell of the helmet. It most likely saw service for a long period, but does not appear to have been repainted at any point during the war, or after. The upper left of the shell has a large dent and a crack, and