Original German WWII M40 Refurbished Battle of Kursk "Turtle Shell" Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped EF66 German Documents & Books so maybe it was used

so maybe it was used to send a simple greeting letter

It is in very good condition and the phosphorescent paint still glows in the dark for hours after exposure to light (it's not radium paint

He has a pistol through his belt and a musket at his side

#2 engine started smoking

embossed outer oak-leaf wreath encompassing four “target” rings on a black enamel background field with a separate and raised HJ diamond superimposed over crossed rifles affixed to the center

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished Battle of Kursk "Turtle Shell" Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped EF66 German Documents & Books so maybe it was usedOriginal 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. 66, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 39 under the rear skirt. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US 7 1 4 to 7 3 8. Size 66 shells