The one-piece walnut stock has developed a beautiful aged red-brown color from decades of oiling and handling
These machine guns were then reallocated from RAF stocks to units of the British and Commonwealth armies
There is a little age to these mounts but there is no lifting anywhere
it acquired the nickname the "Bloody Bucket" division by German forces during the Second World War due to its red insignia
The spring-loaded straps fit over the head and were tightened by means of sliding the web straps through metal buckles until the mask was as tight as the user could stand it - ensuring a good air tight seal
Original German WWII Heer Army Double Decal M35 Steel Helmet with 1940 Dated 58cm Liner and Chinstrap, Stamped NS66 MG 08-15 Maxim The one-piece walnut stock hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used condition example of a German WWII M35 helmet shell, as issued to the Heer (Army), with very desirable "Double Decals". This stamped sheet steel construction helmet still retains the original early war smooth Apfel grn (apple green) paint, however it shows much wear, so only about 40% still remains. The balance of the surface shows oxidation, past peppering, and other age related
