M42 German Infantry Helmet. Single SS Decal

German M42 steel combat helmet grey with single SS decal on left side. Includes the shell, liner and chinstrap.

WW2 German infantry helmet, this is the M42 model which has the "raw edge" rim, as a cost saving measure the rolling or crimping procedure used on the rim of earlier helmets was omitted. The two vents also replica the outwardly embossed vents replacing the insert-able vent rivets of earlier models.

From March 1940 the National decal on the right hand side was to be removed and from mid 1943 all decals were ordered to be removed, but decals could still be seen in Normandy 1944.

Features:

• Leather liner which has the correct metal crown which is held into the helmet by three split pins
• Leather chinstrap
• Metal shell with two vent holes and raw edge
• Stamped inside with manufactures 4 digit code
• Stamped inside with shell and liner size like original
• Chinstrap stamped maker and berlin
• The decal is on the opposite sides from regulation which was seen in war time but for unknown reason

Available in 4 sizes

• 56cms - Helmet size 64 Liner size 56 
• 58cms - Helmet size 66 Liner size 58
• 60cms - Helmet size 68 Liner size 60
• 62cms - Helmet size 70 Liner size 62