Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal KIA Shot Through Steel Helmet - NS66 Japanese Navy White paint has been used

White paint has been used to enhance the markings in many areas

purchased from a Veteran’s family

or a single 500 lb in the bay with two more mounted externally

they did so wearing combat helmets for the first time

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal KIA Shot Through Steel Helmet - NS66 Japanese Navy White paint has been usedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a genuine USGI bring back Trophy of War, picked up off the battlefield after it was abandoned. The unique aspect of this particular "Shot Through" helmet is what looks to be a . 30 caliber bullet hole on the lower left skirt of the helmet, just below the decal. There is also a cracked inward area on the other side, as well as 4 significant small dents on the right side of the helmet. There is no way to know