Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 5th SS Panzer Division 1944 Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF66 German Decals but was adopted by Airborne

but was adopted by Airborne troops in WW2 since the carrier had an extra web reinforced belt loop incorporated beneath the belt mounting clip to facilitate the use of a tie-down strap to prevent movement during parachute descent

- Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund (DVG) Westmark Membership Badge: Badge worn by Germans living in the Alsace-Lorraine Region of France who supported the annexation of that region to the Third German Reich in 1938

There is also a relatively clear SWP 1881 cartouche

The SSh (Russian: Стальной шлем - Stal'noy shlem or Steel Helmet) 40

and it has a lovely light brown color

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 5th SS Panzer Division 1944 Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF66 German Decals but was adopted by AirborneOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 large size 66 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is stamped E. F. 66, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 226 under the rear skirt. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US 7 1 4 to 7 3 8. Size 66 shells