Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Trench Art Trophy M42 Helmet dated August 23 1944 Other European Militaria The liner has some age

The liner has some age deterioration

showing what we believe to be a unit marking carved into the wood stock directly in front of the trigger guard of 2 over 57

this set retains most of it's finish and leatherwork in excellent condition

The fuchi (hilt collar) is brass with cherry blossoms as well

typical of these swords

Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Trench Art Trophy M42 Helmet dated August 23 1944 Other European Militaria The liner has some ageOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an amazing bring back trench art helmet, decorated by a USGI and sent back to his parents as a memento. The helmet itself is a M42 (model 1942), and no longer has the liner or chin strap. The rear interior of the apron has a faintly stamped manufacturer's code and size: ckl66, indicating it was manufactured by Eisenhuttenwerk AG, Thale Harz. Towards the end of the war, the ET marking was discontinued in favor of