It has the early pattern 'SS' runes on the right hand side and the national swastika on the left hand side, both showing appropriate wear and ageing. This combination of decals was discontinued later in the war. This helmet, recreates those used by the Waffen SS in Russia in 1941 onwards and in particular the Stalingrad Campaign with later use in Normandy. Spray painted in light green and tan paint for camouflage purposes.