Original German WWII Beaded M40 Double Decal DRK Red Cross Steel Helmet - Q62 Other European Militaria an extending silver Cigar ventilator

an extending silver Cigar ventilator and a handsome leather Cigar case embossed with the the Victorian Coat of Arms over LONDON MAKE

Very rare and offered in very good condition

Probably an 9 out of 10

the propelling charge was black powder

as is the gut stitching

Original German WWII Beaded M40 Double Decal DRK Red Cross Steel Helmet - Q62 Other European Militaria an extending silver Cigar ventilatorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice and somewhat rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII DRK Red Cross issue. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains almost all of the dark gray paint, with