Original German WWII Transitional Heer Army Single Decal M18 "Hungarian" Helmet Shell by Berndorfer - Size 64 MG 34 Accessories the New Jersey National Guard

the New Jersey National Guard began to transition from a military-themed social and political club occasionally called out by the governor in civil disturbances into a more professional force

The scabbard is in good service used condition

The butt stock cup is stamped with serial 847

The pouch is somewhat "V" shaped

The 379th received two Presidential Unit Citations for its accomplishments in combat

Original German WWII Transitional Heer Army Single Decal M18 "Hungarian" Helmet Shell by Berndorfer - Size 64 MG 34 Accessories the New Jersey National GuardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a WWI Austro Hungarian Model 1918 helmet shell, which was converted for use by the Third Reich in the 1930s before the widespread issue of the M1935 helmet. These helmets are somewhat rare, and are often known as the "Hungarian" model, as they were not widely distributed during the war. Unlike the Model 1917 Austro Hungarian helmet, the M18 had the chin strap loops as part of the