Original German WWII Service Worn M42 No Decal Army Heer Helmet with Relic 59cm Liner & Chinstrap - hkp66 DVD Germany instituted the Spanish Cross

Germany instituted the Spanish Cross as a decoration for the German airmen and soldiers who fought in the Condor Legion during the war

It is also marked with mold number 21

Unfortunately the red foam rubber used to make the interior of the helmet is notoriously unstable in the long run

very slight oxidation

and the correct SY markings on the top of the barrel for Civil Guard use

Original German WWII Service Worn M42 No Decal Army Heer Helmet with Relic 59cm Liner & Chinstrap - hkp66 DVD Germany instituted the Spanish CrossOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original service worn example of a German Model 42 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet has a great service worn look to the feldgrau (field gray) paint on the exterior, showing paint loss and oxidation overall. The interior paint is a bit better retained, but still displays significant oxidation. There is no decal on this helmet,