Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF64 Spanish Militaria The balloon was inflated by

The balloon was inflated by connecting the hydrogen generator inflating tube to the balloon

We do not see any of the usual type of service wear we would see when a rifle is in service

This was to index into a protrusion at the front of the nose cap to secure the ramrod in position

Each has its own wood grain and finish

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF64 Spanish Militaria The balloon was inflated byOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 medium size 64 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is stamped E. F. 64, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 6088 under the rear skirt. Size 64 is a nice medium size that can accommodate liners from 56cm to 57cm or US 7 to 7 1 8. Size 64 shells