My Restored M40 Q66 Single Decal Heer Helmet

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My Restored M40 Q66 Single Decal Heer Helmet

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Here is my helmet I use for reenacting.It is a original restored Model 1940 Q66 made by the Esslingen (Quist Firm) in Quist,Germany Lot # 325 Single decal Heer (army) "Bigfoot" style which was very common on Quist made stahlhelms. It has been restored with the correct feldgrau color and textured paint with real aluminum oxide powder,Original WWII German metal liner band (DRP 1943),Exact reproduction leather liner,Exact reproduction Mid-Late war chinstrap with RB Nr.Marking.
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