Original German WWII M42 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Partial Liner - ET66 nChannel while the ribbon does show

while the ribbon does show a bit of wear and dirt

The bore looks like it has never been fired

It is the standard double ammunition chest M1916 and was originally used as a supplementary chest with the Maxim MG 08 and MG 08/15

sports a brass front zipper (non-functional) and bears the classic US Navy black and gold nomenclature tag at the interior neck that reads:

as well as a shield and Iron Cross

Original German WWII M42 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Partial Liner - ET66 nChannel while the ribbon does showOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example Model 1942 German WWII helmet shell with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal and partial liner. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 75% of the original Luftwaffe Blue Gray paint, and shows wear and spots of oxidation where the paint has flaked away. This was definitely a helmet that saw use during the war, with a lovely patina of age. The decal is retained at