Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap by Quist - Q64 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and the front features two

and the front features two slanted pockets on each side

Army in November of 1942 and its first actions encompassed "Operation Torch"

This example is of that pattern

There are two cuff titles on the right sleeve

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap by Quist - Q64 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and the front features twoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains over