Original German WWII M42 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Chinstrap - ET68 Scottish Militaria In short they removed the

In short they removed the Safety catch and changed the butt plate and re-stamped the receiver as a COST CUTTING expedient

The 417th Infantry Regiment

" little better than a Trading Post

Discussed in some detail on pages 112 to 115 in the book GUNS OF THE GURKHAS by John Walter

while bright with clear lands and grooves

Original German WWII M42 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Chinstrap - ET68 Scottish Militaria In short they removed theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent all original example. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 95% of its original paint. The left side of the helmet features a crisp Heer eagle decal. The decal is retained 90%, this is about as good as you find decals on combat helmets. All three original liner retaining pins are intact. The interior of the helmet still has the original M31 leather liner with all eight of its