Original German WWII Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - Stamped Q62 Antique Long Guns however we believe it is

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

and WWII date

Most likely the scabbard shrank

The exterior of the case also bears USGI names and locations

served in the 82nd Airborne “All American Division”: The jacket is complete with:

Original German WWII Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - Stamped Q62 Antique Long Guns however we believe it isOriginal 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