Sitting on the same shelf is an interesting M42 - lot number 34658, bought online from a seller who got it from a house clearance in the UK. ( Norfolk if I recall ) How it got there ( and it was very dusty when I unpacked it ) is a mystery as it is not an attractive piece for a trophy …… there was probably a story behind it - long forgotten now.:weep:

The sand in the field paint job did its job of breaking down reflections and I believe allows it to be called a "cammo" as much as any other..

The chinstrap is stamped C.Korn, Alzey, 1941 and the less common 5 digit lot number puts it late in 1942 I believe, so it could have been a bring back prize by a Tommie…..? especially with what looks like blood stain to the liner and with stitched repairs to the chinstrap means it was a real combat veteran.

Hope you like it?
Dan

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