though the magazine fit is loose due to having to add a second hole on the back of the magazine to clear the dummy receiver
When the British Army left Boston in March
The linkage is however marked 7687
and unfortunately there is often no way to restore them
This is a highly attractive grouping of original German WWII Reichsarbeitsdienst
Original German WWII Heer 2nd Model Tropical Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel with Goggles, 1942 Dated, Service Worn Breda M-37 though the magazine fit isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer 2nd Model tropical sun helmet, manufactured by J. H. Soffel, dated 1942, and marked size 54. The helmet retains its olive khaki felt exterior, national and Heer metal shields, leather chinstrap, green felt underside, leather liner, red felt interior support, and complete upper vent assembly. A heavily worn pair of goggles is presently fitted to the helmet. Condition is rough