Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Former Single Decal Steel Helmet with Torn 57cm Liner - Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts The gas-actuated Hotchkiss system was

The gas-actuated Hotchkiss system was first formulated in 1893 by Odkolek von Ujezda and improved into its final form by Hotchkiss armament engineers

Wood Butt Stock with cup buttplate and shoulder rest

The edges are still properly unsharpened

Both the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) kokarden (cockades) are present around the chin strap lugs

with the securing strap present

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Former Single Decal Steel Helmet with Torn 57cm Liner - Q64 Category_MG 42 Mounts The gas-actuated Hotchkiss system wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service worn all original example of a German WWII M40 "Former Single Decal" helmet, issued to the Heer (Army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original lightly textured panzergrau field gray paint, showing some wear to the exterior from service. There are scratches and scuffs down to the steel, and also areas where the paint has flaked off due to weathering. The