Original German WWII Battlefield Pickup M42 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Relic Liner & Chinstrap - ET64 Japanese Marines part of the 12th Army

part of the 12th Army Group

The word papakha is of Turkic origin (papak)

The spare lenses in the compartment are dated

Warfield represented the Providence Shade Roller Company

1945” Pictures: 6 postcard style photos

Original German WWII Battlefield Pickup M42 Single Decal Army Heer Helmet with Relic Liner & Chinstrap - ET64 Japanese Marines part of the 12th ArmyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original "well worn" example of a German Model 42 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). The condition of the shell and liner definitely suggests that this is a "battlefield pickup" item, left outside exposed to the elements for a time, and then found and brought home. It shows oxidation to the exterior as well as on the interior, particularly on the inside of the dome, typical