Original German WWII Service Worn M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - SE62 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts and involved the second-highest number

and involved the second-highest number of casualties after the Battle of Gettysburg

061 casualties

and has a faded regimental marking on the lower barrel band

but would have become a social pariah if he had not

Original German WWII Service Worn M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - SE62 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts and involved the second-highest numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example Model 1940 German WWII helmet shell, with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 75% of the original lightly textured Luftwaffe Blue Gray paint overcoat, and shows light wear throughout. This was definitely a helmet that saw use during the war, and has a great patina. There are areas on the left and right sides of the helmet