Original German WWII Transitional Heer Army Single Decal M18 "Hungarian" Helmet Shell by Berndorfer - Size 64 MG 42 Mounts Most of the paint loss

Most of the paint loss is on the lower half of the scabbard

The degree of rotation of the compensator determines the range to the target by simple triangulation

The name on the dog tags is M

The family is the "GARDNER" family

a large LUFTSCHUTZ decal was applied to the front

Original German WWII Transitional Heer Army Single Decal M18 "Hungarian" Helmet Shell by Berndorfer - Size 64 MG 42 Mounts Most of the paint lossOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a WWI Austro Hungarian Model 1918 helmet shell, which was converted for use by the Third Reich in the 1930s before the widespread issue of the M1935 helmet. These helmets are somewhat rare, and are often known as the "Hungarian" model, as they were not widely distributed during the war. Unlike the Model 1917 Austro Hungarian helmet, the M18 had the chin strap loops as part of the