Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with Worn 57cm Liner - Stamped Q64 Receiver Sometimes called the "Tommy Jacket"

Sometimes called the "Tommy Jacket"

It featuers an original "fluted" RPzB 54 barrel tube to increase strength

and is in very good condition with a lovely patina

indicating Fire Police

but that Jim Scheib was his regular co- pilot after the initial mission

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with Worn 57cm Liner - Stamped Q64 Receiver Sometimes called the "Tommy Jacket"Original Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition example of a hard to find genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, 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. The exterior of this German helmet