Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF64 Rear Sight Assembly This sword being a special

This sword being a special example is likely why the grip has been uniquely etched with oak leaves and acorns

Hollis of London was well known Gun Maker

The Zundnadel saw service up through the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 that the Prussians were quickly victorious despite the French Chassepot Needle fire Rifle introduced in 1866 which was considered a far superior weapon

All fingers are present

The metal comb on the top of the helmet is missing the middle two rivets

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF64 Rear Sight Assembly This sword being a specialOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 medium size 64 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is stamped E. F. 64, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 422 under the rear skirt. Size 64 is a nice medium size that can accommodate liners from 56cm to 57cm or US 7 to 7 1 8. Size 64 shells