Original British WWII Commando Boot Nets : Pair 20th Century It is commonly referred to

It is commonly referred to as the "turtle" helmet because of its resemblance to a turtle shell

Shell paint colors towards the end of the war typically ran to matte gray-green

Original Item

History of the German WW2 Helmet-

Original British WWII Commando Boot Nets : Pair 20th Century It is commonly referred toOriginal Item: Made from strong olive drab rot proof cord in a 1" mesh, these nets were designed to be worn over the soles of the boots in order to deaden the noise and leave an indistinct trail. Used during WWII by the "Special Boat Squadron" and specifically mentioned in the reference work "SBS THE INVISIBLE RAIDERS" by James D. Ladd (Fontana paperback Page 358). Totally ORIGINAL and unissued, these are an extremely rare commando item from WWII.