Original German WWII Civic Beaded M40 Steel Helmet - Repainted with Post War Liner - ET64 British Helmets " The M-1956 pattern field

" The M-1956 pattern field pack featured two flaps

which in this case is actually included

though it does have some oxidation in the grooves

all of which are the result of use in the field

this is the first half of the blade

Original German WWII Civic Beaded M40 Steel Helmet - Repainted with Post War Liner - ET64 British Helmets " The M-1956 pattern fieldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice and somewhat rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. This example looks to have been used post war, and was completely repainted, and fitted with a post war German style 7 finger