Original German WWII M40 Refurbished Chicken Wire Normandy Camouflage SS Helmet - Stamped EF66 French Flags much in the pre-1940 style

much in the pre-1940 style

and a steel cup

the regiment captured a German general's diary which gave the regiment its nickname

with expected stains and small pulls from service

the Corsairs flew 959 combat sorties totaling 1

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished Chicken Wire Normandy Camouflage SS Helmet - Stamped EF66 French Flags much in the pre-1940 styleOriginal 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 a lot number under the rear skirt, however the chicken wire is in the way so we cannot read it. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate