German M-42 Police Helmet with Reversed Decals

This is a German Model-1942 steel helmet from World War II (1939-1945). There are two decals painted on this helmet, a National Party shield on the left side and a Police eagle decal on the right. This is reverse of the normal regulation placement for German Police helmets. Above each decal is a vent lug. The shell is painted a field gray color. On the inside of the helmet is a German style liner. This type of liner features several tongues that stick out into the middle of the shell. This liner is attached to a metal band that is itself attached to the shell by three bolts. Two chinstrap bales are also attached to the metal band but the chinstrap is missing from the helmet.
Germany World War II
Infantry Helmet 1942 — 1945
HRH-69-0109