Original German WWII Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - Stamped Q62 Antique Long Guns Most likely the scabbard shrank

Most likely the scabbard shrank

and WWII date

There are additional proofs stamped into the metal and wood of this commercial carbine

however we believe it is a post war example because it is not the correct style

Original German WWII Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - Stamped Q62 Antique Long Guns Most likely the scabbard shrankOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great original Model 1940 German WWII helmet shell with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over 90% of the original lightly textured Luftwaffe Fliegerblau (Flyer's Blue) Blue Gray paint, and really has a great look! The decal is retained at close to 100%, with a great lightly age toned look, and very little wear to speak of. Really a great decal on this