Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap by Quist - Q64 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly A squad leader then took

A squad leader then took over the platoon

and is an interesting leather variant that uses a hook type clasp

and the front features two slanted pockets on each side

and it looks like the metalwork was at one time covered with surface rust

The helmet originally featured genuine double decals of civic eagle and NSDAP swas

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap by Quist - Q64 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly A squad leader then tookOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains over