Original German WWII M42 Army Heer No Decal Helmet with 58cm Liner & Chinstrap - stamped EF66 Japanese Replica The crosshead for the tripod

The crosshead for the tripod is also a VERY early example

as well as the interior paint below the liner area

Aircraft # 42-50896

we are fairly certain it was used for paratrooper training during early WWII

Original German WWII M42 Army Heer No Decal Helmet with 58cm Liner & Chinstrap - stamped EF66 Japanese Replica The crosshead for the tripodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German Model 42 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 70% of its original paint, with overall wear and oxidation consistent with use in service. There are some areas where the paint was scuffed or scraped down to the steel, and this helmet also never had a decal applied. This is not uncommon with