Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Trench Art Trophy M42 Helmet dated August 23 1944 Other European Militaria The 303d received a Distinguished

The 303d received a Distinguished Unit Citation when adverse weather on 11 January 1944 prevented its fighter cover from joining the group

showing what we believe to be a unit marking carved into the wood stock directly in front of the trigger guard of 2 over 57

and a nose fuse

The liner has some age deterioration

typical of these swords

Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Trench Art Trophy M42 Helmet dated August 23 1944 Other European Militaria The 303d received a DistinguishedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an amazing bring back trench art helmet, decorated by a USGI and sent back to his parents as a memento. The helmet itself is a M42 (model 1942), and no longer has the liner or chin strap. The rear interior of the apron has a faintly stamped manufacturer's code and size: ckl66, indicating it was manufactured by Eisenhuttenwerk AG, Thale Harz. Towards the end of the war, the ET marking was discontinued in favor of