Original German WWII Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Overpaint Camouflage Steel Helmet with Liner - marked Q64 Spade Grip Assembly The felt backing is in

The felt backing is in great shape minus a small nip with minimal material loss and the bullion border is all retained

He began a long association with submarine warfare in June 1923 when he became a student at the Submarine School in New London

The set measures roughly 21½” x 19½” laid down

The coat of arms that Howard refers to is a small hardwood example measuring 6 1/4"W x 8 1/2"H

Their mounts were chosen by special committees that purchased horses at the age of three with training beginning at four and continuing for two more years in a program unsurpassed by any other nation

Original German WWII Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Overpaint Camouflage Steel Helmet with Liner - marked Q64 Spade Grip Assembly The felt backing is inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely all original example of a Model 1940 German early WWII "Single Decal" overpaint helmet, complete with an original "relic" liner and partial chinstrap. Even better is the fantastic period applied brown and green camouflage paint job, which some might consider the very desirable "Normandy Pattern". We think that "Mediterranean pattern" might be better, though there is a bit of the tan usually seen in