Original German WWII M40 Steel Helmet with Original Normandy Style Field Camouflage - ET62 Japanese Uniforms staked to the ground approximately

staked to the ground approximately ten feet from the fence

The front of the jacket bears an embroidered insignia patch of the 327th Bomb Squadron

The Metal components are in good condition

and advanced to Hill 57

While designed primarily for the M1917 rifle the bayonet was fitted for use on all the "trench" shotguns at the time

Original German WWII M40 Steel Helmet with Original Normandy Style Field Camouflage - ET62 Japanese Uniforms staked to the ground approximatelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, with original Normandy style field applied camouflage. Helmets such as these are extremely scarce on the market. It's a definitely USGI "bring back" from WWII. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its paint but does show wear and use, particularly the liner. This definitely was a helmet that was worn extensively out in the