Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Helmet in Named USN Seabee Bring-Back Box - Q64 Bira Gun This is an absolutely authentic

This is an absolutely authentic British WW1 Western Front "Gas Rattle" a hard to find piece of trench warfare history

as can be seen from the central opening in the cone

measuring 19" x 9" x 9" with a concealed document compartment on the underside of the lid

probably having been replaced in that year during arsenal service

and holds correctly at half cock

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Helmet in Named USN Seabee Bring-Back Box - Q64 Bira Gun This is an absolutely authenticOriginal Item: Only of a Kind. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, issued to the Heer (Army), which was mailed back home in a box by a member of the U. S. 97th Naval Construction Battalion, part of the Legendary "Seabees" of WWII Fame. The wooden box is definitely well made, and managed to protect the helmet on its trip back to the United States. It Measures approximately 15" x 10 1 4" 8 1 2". The sender's name is