Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 5th SS Panzer Division 1944 Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF66 German Decals but was adopted by Airborne

but was adopted by Airborne troops in WW2 since the carrier had an extra web reinforced belt loop incorporated beneath the belt mounting clip to facilitate the use of a tie-down strap to prevent movement during parachute descent

and the German U-boats responded by hunting in what were called "wolfpacks" where multiple submarines would stay close together

most likely from spending quite a bit of time in the leather holster

with additional extensions to snap onto the liner

and it has a lovely light brown color

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 5th SS Panzer Division 1944 Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF66 German Decals but was adopted by AirborneOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 large size 66 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is stamped E. F. 66, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 226 under the rear skirt. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US 7 1 4 to 7 3 8. Size 66 shells