This is a very unique and rare M1940 German full basket camouflage chicken wire helmet. The helmet is an « Q64 » with an unreadable lot number. The helmet's exterior remains in its untouched and undisturbed state. The helmet first received a camouflage with bright green and tan paint, then a very unique chicken wire type was applied on the helmet before being subsequently repainted with lightly sand textured dark blue paint. The camouflage paint is all over the chicken wire. The chicken wire shows nice patina and nice age being original to the helmet since the war. The camouflage paints rates in at approximately 85% and retains its original matte look and rough feel. Scuffs, scraps and paint loss around the helmet area are present. The split pins are complete, tightly attached to the helmet and retain their camouflage finish. The helmet's interior is in good worn condition. The leather liner is supple but missing its drawstring. The original late-war leather chinstrap is present, marked with the « RBNr ». The soldier’s name is engraved on the back skirt. This truly is a rare and unique untouched full basket camouflage chicken wire helmet. Helmets of this caliber in an untouched state are not often seen on the open market.

This helmet is published in the book: « Tarnfarben, Volume 1 » by Oliver Lock on page 28.