Original German WWII Sumpftarnmuster Swamp Pattern Camouflage Pattern Non-Reversible Winter Parka with Pants & Reversible Jacket Hood Russian Machine Guns This helmet was originally purchased

This helmet was originally purchased from the children of a Dutch immigrant who came to the US in 1949 and brought this helmet with him

With no time available for the usual research and development of a new weapon

complete with the correct white lines

The handle on the handheld reads:

The nose cap is made from contrasting white metal

Original German WWII Sumpftarnmuster Swamp Pattern Camouflage Pattern Non-Reversible Winter Parka with Pants & Reversible Jacket Hood Russian Machine Guns This helmet was originally purchasedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceptionally complete German WWII Sumpftarnmuster, or Swamp Pattern, winter camouflage uniform consisting of a non reversible parka, matching non reversible trousers with original suspenders, and a separate reversible camouflage to white hood. The parka and trousers share the same camouflage coloration, gray rayon lining, button style, and matching RBNr 0 0448 0172 markings, while the hood is maker marked