Original German WWII KIA Shot Through M40 Helmet Japanese Uniforms The Battle Cape Finistere and

The Battle Cape Finistere and the Battle of Trafalgar whilst under Captain Prowse's command

year of manufacture is unknown but they are vintage

The 20th missed the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863 due to an outbreak of smallpox in their ranks (which was caused by an errant smallpox vaccine)

The Battle of Waterloo occurred just over seven weeks before on Sunday June18

Also included is an original German WW2 leather sling and a leather mounted "Presstoff" (artificial leather) Armorer's pouch containing:-

Original German WWII KIA Shot Through M40 Helmet Japanese Uniforms The Battle Cape Finistere andOriginal Item: One of a kind. Acquired directly from a veterans estate this is an amazing "bring back" KIA shot through helmet. The helmet itself is a M40 (model 1940) by Quist in shell size 66. The shell is was stamped on the rear apron which is now a hole but we know that Quist in Esslingen, Germany manufactured it. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 60cm or US 7 1 4 to 7 1 2. The unique aspects of this helmet are