I have owned this helmet for many years, it is quite unusual as the photographs will show,any help that members can offer will be much appreciated since i found a cache of helmets purchased since 1958 then stored with a group of east german uniforms, placed in a cedar lined box and stored and forgotten by me.
Is it unissued but the liner is seemingly unusual or was it a contract issue to a u.s. Ally after ww2. It is a movable bale with the chinstrap being og the the ball and hook. The liner does not have a leather strap. Can any one date iy or offer vany other remarks. Thank you,

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