Original German WWII USGI Captured and Decorated M34 Civic Steel Helmet - size 55 German Field Gear Leather is soft and supple

Leather is soft and supple with no defects such as rips or tears

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the JN-4 type accounted for several significant aviation "firsts" while in service with the US Army Signal Corps Aviation Section and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) including flying the first U

and masame (straight) hada (grain) on the ji (blade edge)

This helmet has an enameled Helmet Plate stating: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE POLICE

Original German WWII USGI Captured and Decorated M34 Civic Steel Helmet - size 55 German Field Gear Leather is soft and suppleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting genuine steel construction M34 Civic helmet, which unlike many does not have the "square dip" transition from the visor to the rest of the skirt. It was probably original set up for Polizei (police) or Feuerwehr (fire brigade) use, but the original decals were completely removed from the exterior of the helmet, while the black paint was retained. There are some areas of scratching and paint