Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Chicken Wire Steel Helmet with 57cm Liner - SE64 Empire Edged Weapons with just about all parts

with just about all parts showing copper

the Army experimented with a number of different patterns and material for cups

A most desirable set which has been in Christian Cranmer's personal collection for more than 25 years

through their actions

50 caliber smoothbore heavy octagonal barrel is 35" long and the rifle measures 51 1/2" in overall length

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Chicken Wire Steel Helmet with 57cm Liner - SE64 Empire Edged Weapons with just about all partsOriginal 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 zinc soldered twist joints, which indicates this is definitely period correct wire. This stamped sheet steel