Original German WWII Army Heer M35 Steel Helmet with Post War Chicken Wire - Stamped Q64 Category_MG 42 Accessories the majority of supplies to

the majority of supplies to the Chinese were delivered via airlift over the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountains known as the Hump

featuring a 16" swamped brass barrel and all brass mounts

The finish is is still a nice dark blued color

The jacket was instituted as a feature intended to maintain the effectiveness of the barrel and the solid wooden body over time

followed by the 1756 which became the 1756/81

Original German WWII Army Heer M35 Steel Helmet with Post War Chicken Wire - Stamped Q64 Category_MG 42 Accessories the majority of supplies toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M42 helmet, issued to the Heer (Army), with a lovely post war Chicken Wire Cover. The wire was used to easily attach foliage and other camouflage items from the area, and could easily be redecorated for a new season. When this helmet was brought back to the U. S., the wire was added long ago to make it a better display piece. This stamped sheet steel