Original German WWII M42 Army Heer No Decal Helmet with Faded Whitewash Camouflage - stamped CKL64 French Field Equipment BLAKELY was an aerial gunner

BLAKELY was an aerial gunner on the B-24L/M Liberator bomber "Lucky Dog" in the 11th Bomb Group (The Grey Geese)

He proved to be a brilliant dental scientist

and we do not recommend opening the cape

The side of the head still has the original stenciled instructions: VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN

Original German WWII M42 Army Heer No Decal Helmet with Faded Whitewash Camouflage - stamped CKL64 French Field Equipment BLAKELY was an aerial gunnerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German Model 42 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its original paint, with overall wear and oxidation consistent with use in service. There are some areas where the paint was scuffed or scraped down to the steel, and this helmet also never had a decal applied. This is not uncommon with