Original German WWII M40 Refurbished WWI Veteran Panel Style Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped EF64
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Original 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.64, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 442 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 are harder to find and are therefore more valuable to a collector.
Notable history of the WWII M40 WWI Veteran Panel Style Camouflage Helmet-
- This is the helmet painted to look like it was owned by a true "old campaigner" who was just old enough to enlist during the closing years of the "Great War". They were possibly demobilized during the interwar period, but once the military buildup to WWII began, they rejoined, and by 1943 were a Senior NCO or officer. Camouflaging helmets was very common in the European Theater, however in tribute to the WWI camouflage patterns, they applied "panel" style camouflage to the exterior. It shows greens and browns in angular panels, with a black border, an unmistakable look from the first world war. This example also has had chicken wire strung over the entire shell, which allowed additional items such as fabric and foliage to be attached, improving the camouflage profile. As with the originals, any decals present were painted over.
- The chicken wire on this example exactly replicates the same European wire used during much of the war. The twist in the wire varies by country and by time. So many helmets out there use wire that is not correct for the period.
What does refurbished mean? While the shell is 100% genuine WWII manufacture, we have tasked, perhaps the very best German Helmet restorer in the USA, to customize this helmet. Every detail is hand done, with the finest materials including a hand painted shell, with a hand hand aged high quality reproduction liner. Please know that the paint, liner and chinstrap, while they look totally original are all new and the helmet has been refurbished to look as if it was picked up off the battlefield by a USGI and brought home as a war trophy.
This helmet is one-of-a-kind there will never be one exactly like it, making it a true collectors piece that will do nothing but appreciate in value in the coming years. This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine WWII German Helmet for a fraction of the cost of one with original camouflage paint.
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
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- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
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