Original Netherlands WWII Dutch M34 Steel Helmet With Badge and Original Paint - Complete Antique Cartridge Firearms This is the earliest liner

This is the earliest liner that we have ever seen

It is a fantastic camouflage design featuring the insignia of the famous 2nd Infantry "Indian head" Division

It also is marked with assembly number 123 on both parts of the blade release

Well how does one explain that

a cotton patch sewn in place in the crotch incorporating an ornate navy blue pattern

Original Netherlands WWII Dutch M34 Steel Helmet With Badge and Original Paint - Complete Antique Cartridge Firearms This is the earliest linerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine original M34 Dutch WW2 helmet. Steel construction with original paint, correct three section leather liner, with central draw string. The inlaid copper shield depicting the Dutch Republic Lion or the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands was removed indicating this was used by resistance fighters after occupation by the German forces, however this one is still present and in lovely condition. Overall