Original German WWII Named Army Heer M40 Chicken Wire Steel Helmet with Size 58 Liner - ET66 MG 08-15 Maxim This is the style that

This is the style that has a "breakaway" front side

with some wear and a oxidation

in it's original marked and coded Transit chest

This was originally the conning tower insignia of the famous U-96 of "Das Boot" fame

The contract however had an "escape clause" that allowed them to change the contract in the event of a more advanced Mauser system being developed

Original German WWII Named Army Heer M40 Chicken Wire Steel Helmet with Size 58 Liner - ET66 MG 08-15 Maxim This is the style thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, issued to the Heer (Army), with a lovely original Chicken Wire Cover. The wire was used to easily attach foliage and other camouflage items from the area, and could easily be redecorated for a new season. The wire has the correct soldered twist joints, which indicates this is definitely period correct wire. This stamped sheet steel construction