Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 1st SS LAH 1943-44 Tan Italian Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped Q66 German Documents & Books Early production is believed to

Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hörster

The cigarette case measures 3¾ x 3¼” and is in fair shape

The bottom of the inside has an embossed "lithopane" design that shows a lady holding beer steins or pints

The date stamp is 3 八 十 昭 and is written right to left

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 1st SS LAH 1943-44 Tan Italian Camouflage Chicken Wire Helmet - Stamped Q66 German Documents & Books Early production is believed toOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 large size 66 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is faintly stamped Q66, indicating that F. W. Quist G. m. b. H. in the German city of Esslingen, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 177 under the rear skirt. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US