Original German WWII Luftschutz Beaded M40 Helmet by Quist - Q64 Antique Colts All Gibson Girl frequencies are

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and the date of manufacture:

The buildup to the Normandy invasion put great demands upon each of the combat units

and terrain features in order to facilitate tactical employment and maneuver of friendly troops

so this rifle was last used in Germany by the 24th Reserve Regiment

Original German WWII Luftschutz Beaded M40 Helmet by Quist - Q64 Antique Colts All Gibson Girl frequencies areOriginal Item: Only One Available. This helmet is stamped sheet steel construction, M40 style with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead" positioned at the apex of the front and rear visors and crown. The helmet retains about 85% of its original dark blue satin finish. The front center of the helmet shows where an Luftschutz emblem decal was removed. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. Shell is stamped with the manufacturers code