Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet Shell - marked Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts but overall it is still

but overall it is still presented without any extensive damage

desirable factory nickel plated finish with varnished rosewood grips

The cross guard also shows much of the original plating and lacquer

- Pack of Japanese cigarettes which we have placed in a riker case due to the deterioration of the paper

- Cap Badge With Enamel Star: The badge appears to have never been issued or worn and still retains all original finish and red enamel

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet Shell - marked Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts but overall it is stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition example of a hard to find genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet shell, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. This example has lost the liner