Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet - marked Q68 One-of-a-Kind but could be used with

but could be used with goggle and headphones

- The left chest bears an Italian made heavy bullion embroidered air gunner badge and a rare Italian made leather Bomb Squadron hand painted full color 86th Bomb Squadron circular patch

502d and 506th Parachute Infantry Regiments and the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion dropped on the Cotentin Peninsula between Montebourg and Carentan at approximately H-4

this was ripped open using a wire handle built into the top

and has similar hanging ties

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet - marked Q68 One-of-a-Kind but could be used withOriginal 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 95% of