Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 1st SS LAH 1943-44 Tan Italian Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped EF66 U.S. Military Maps Belgium to the highest of

Belgium to the highest of specifications

They were also kept on ships for landing parties

This a good representative example of the many interesting European cast-off weapons that crossed the ocean to serve during the American Civil War

The mask is actually still a bit pliable

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 1st SS LAH 1943-44 Tan Italian Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped EF66 U.S. Military Maps Belgium to the highest ofOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 large size 66 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is stamped E. F. 66, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with faint lot number 45 under the rear skirt. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US 7 1 4 to 7 3 8. Size 66