WW2 German M42 Normandy Woodchip Camouflage Helmet

A fabulous German M42 helmet from Normandy with green & tan woodchip mixed camouflage paint to exterior.
Identical to the camouflage found on helmets of the 6th Fallschirmjager Regiment in Normandy , this army M42 has a tan & green spray painted scheme with woodchip mixed into the paint ( See closeup images ) . A heavily worn combat piece of the Normandy campaign , this helmets original factory green paint can be seen through the damaged areas of the camouflage with army decal lightly sprayed over to left side. All three of the liner pins are totally original to the helmet & undisturbed. Interior is complete with liner & chinstrap , both display the effects of prolonged storage with rust to chinstrap buckle that has delicate leather in places . The end of the strap is damaged although present. I am unable to discern the maker due to rust age around the underside of the rim. Upon close examination some letters of what appear to be the name 'SHAY' can be faintly seen in the camouflage paint , perhaps an American GI name or place name .
A classic Normandy camouflage helmet , not often seen on todays market.

Code: 12371