Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet Shell - marked Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts and the correct tulip headed

and the correct tulip headed cleaning rod is still present

- Cap Badge With Enamel Star: The badge appears to have never been issued or worn and still retains all original finish and red enamel

and has some light fraying on the sides

The cross guard also shows much of the original plating and lacquer

which we have provided photos of

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet Shell - marked Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts and the correct tulip headedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition example of a hard to find genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet shell, 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. This example has lost the liner