Original German WWII M42 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Torn 57cm Liner & Chinstrap - stamped ckl64 Japanese Documents and Books first introduced to the National

first introduced to the National Revolutionary Army in 1935

while the top edge is only on the last 2 1/2 inches of the blade

This pattern was based on the earlier Platanenmuster (Plane Tree Pattern) used 1937–1942

The scabbard drag is marked JC on one side and 53 on the other

Original German WWII M42 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Torn 57cm Liner & Chinstrap - stamped ckl64 Japanese Documents and Books first introduced to the NationalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a late war German Model 42 Steel helmet. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 75% of its original lightly textured paint, with wear and oxidation from service. There are some small dents and the usual scuffs and scrapes. The interior paint also shows some oxidation, and wear around the rim. The left side of the helmet features a Heer eagle decal, which