Original German WWII Named Service Worn M40 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet - ET64 Water Jacket Assembly The musket is also dated

The musket is also dated 1821 on the top of the barrel

The solid barrel bands with band springs were eliminated later in 1863 with the introduction of the Model 1863 Type I

and then fully cocked to properly "set" the hair trigger

The helmet shell is also covered with a custom camouflage helmet cover

After the crash

Original German WWII Named Service Worn M40 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet - ET64 Water Jacket Assembly The musket is also datedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a Named German Model 40 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). It shows service wear in the form of light oxidation and paint chipping, so it most likely saw service for a long period in a damp environment. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 75% of its original lightly textured "panzergrau" paint. The rear skirt of the helmet has the name