Original German WWII Named Service Used M40 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with 58cm Liner - NS66 British Artwork & Posters soft armor made of silk

soft armor made of silk was tried on a small scale based on Japanese designs

though it does have some oxidation

The organization was formed from primarily post World War I Army engineering / technical unit members

This fine example in Bronze grade is constructed of oval shaped stamped brass with a lovely antiqued finish

The first hit knocked out our #2 engine and ripped open our fuel cells

Original German WWII Named Service Used M40 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with 58cm Liner - NS66 British Artwork & Posters soft armor made of silkOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a Named German Model 40 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). It shows lovely period service wear in the form of chipped paint and oxidation on the crown of the helmet. It most likely saw service for a long period in a damp environment. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 50% of its original lightly textured "panzergrau" paint. The left side