Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M35 Helmet marked Q62 Night Sights 54 caliber Mississippi Rifle seems

54 caliber Mississippi Rifle seems to have been based on a single observation of a Mexican soldier hit at a distance of well over one hundred yards

Nevertheless these are Original Pre-WWI British Military Issue each being marked with Broad arrow

The the screw back is mostly bright on the side facing the case

the company manufactured both

and the securing strap has an original "LIFT-THE-DOT" snap on it

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M35 Helmet marked Q62 Night Sights 54 caliber Mississippi Rifle seemsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice and somewhat rare genuine steel construction M35 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, 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. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 95% of