Army M42 With Normandy Camouflage Finish Auction Archive period fitted case of issue

period fitted case of issue

57mm (x87mm including crown suspension)

42717) giving his age as 18 years and 10 months (Actual age was 15 years and 9 months)

but on a much smaller scale

Army M42 With Normandy Camouflage Finish Auction Archive period fitted case of issueThis helmet features a triple camouflage spray finish of green, brown and tan typical of the Normandy pattern finish. The exterior exhibits moderate to heavy period use wear. The interior shows a complete leather liner with drawstring, well worn, but complete and untouched; the chinstrap has markings at the end, dated 1942; the shell is also stamped; nice example, just purchased from a Vet; in overall good to fine condition.