Original German WWII Luftwaffe Single Decal Three-Color Camouflage Overpaint M40 Helmet- 1942 Dated - ET62 Breda M-37 in the lower left corner

in the lower left corner

the specification for the fittings was changed to Oxide coated steel for all units

It was commonly referred to as a “bunny suit” because of the folded bun “tail” which creates the watertight seal with the folded white waterproof canvas fabric

it is always hard to get an accurate stamping on a rounded surface

capturing Maizières-lès-Metz

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Single Decal Three-Color Camouflage Overpaint M40 Helmet- 1942 Dated - ET62 Breda M-37 in the lower left cornerOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is what we all look for and can never find; an incredible 100% authentic Single Decal Three Color Camouflage Overpaint Model 1940 German Luftwaffe Helmet! This helmet was just located out of the woodwork in Pennsylvania, and is fresh to the collector market, having been located in the same house for the last 70+ years. Original German camouflage painted helmets have become increasingly hard to locate in recent years.