Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Size 56 Liner and Chinstrap - EF66 Category_MG 42 Mounts /JG 53 which were left

/JG 53 which were left behind on Sicily after the end of the "Malta Blitz" in May for service over the central Mediterranean

Henckels (RZM 15/38)

5as missing their "overhead" mount Lewis machine guns

and up sloping terrain to dislodge the enemy

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Size 56 Liner and Chinstrap - EF66 Category_MG 42 Mounts /JG 53 which were leftOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, issued to the Heer (Army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original lightly textured field gray paint but does show some chipping, scratches, and rust, typical of a helmet that was used in the field. The left side of the helmet features a Heer eagle decal, which is retained about 75%, with damage from wear and use,