Original German WWII Service Used M40 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Relic 57cm Liner - Q64 MG 34 Ammo Storage The leather of the grip

The leather of the grip shows age and discoloration

Most of the material the American Expeditionary Force acquired abroad came from French factories

Definitely an interesting way of increasing the usefulness of every item on board

The buildup to the Normandy invasion put great demands upon each of the combat units

When the paper was neatly pressed out it contained the detailed map of enemy positions in the ravine and the most accurate estimate of the Lost Battalion's location since they had entered the ravine

Original German WWII Service Used M40 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Relic 57cm Liner - Q64 MG 34 Ammo Storage The leather of the gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used all original example of a German Model 40 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). It shows lovely period service wear in the form of chipped paint and oxidation on the shell of the helmet, and the leather components of the liner are in "relic" condition. It most likely saw service for a long period, but does not appear to have been repainted at any point during the war,