Original German WWII Named Army Heer M40 Chicken Wire Steel Helmet with Size 58 Liner - ET66 MG 08-15 Maxim in it's original marked and

in it's original marked and coded Transit chest

where it was issued more frequently than in line infantry units because of its high rate of fire and its stopping power

Original Item: The Vickers Mk I Medium Machine Gun was supplied with a combination wrench as part of its support equipment

This was originally the conning tower insignia of the famous U-96 of "Das Boot" fame

Original German WWII Named Army Heer M40 Chicken Wire Steel Helmet with Size 58 Liner - ET66 MG 08-15 Maxim in it's original marked andOriginal 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 soldered twist joints, which indicates this is definitely period correct wire. This stamped sheet steel construction