Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 56cm Liner - marked Q64 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The brim of the helmet

The brim of the helmet does have some bends and dents

which shows a bit of the variety seen with "Blue Star" Service Banners during WWI

Without regard for his personal safety

some chevrons and other arm patches

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Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 56cm Liner - marked Q64 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The brim of the helmetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice and somewhat rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 80% of