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JH40 Heer M16 Austrian shell double decal camouflaged helmet

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Heer M16 Austrian shell double decal camouflaged helmet, shell faintly stamped with what looks like a six pointed star and 66, the factory green finish is over painted in irregular splotches with a low contrasting rough texture olive green and brown paints, overall surface coverage rates about 95%+, the decals were painted around and eagle decal is abraded, there is an area of light rust on the right rear external dome and the interior bowl also show areas of oxidation, with aluminum liner bands, the finger ends of liner are dried and cracked, about one half are missing completely, with complete full length chinstrap having a roller buckle which is dry on the end, interesting helmet, USD $1100

 
 

 
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