Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF66 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly One helmet they received was

One helmet they received was the M38 Luftschutz design

he turned his attention to designing a submachine gun as threats of war rapidly grew in Europe

This most likely indicates the date that the shell was filled with explosives

The Sawbacks were intended for Pioneer work like artillery emplacements and were never intended to mete out a gruesome death

and all date from 1750-1850

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF66 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly One helmet they received wasOriginal 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 stamped E. F. 66, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 5085 under the rear skirt. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US 7 1 4 to 7 3 8. Size 66 shells