Original German WWII M34 Civic Square Dip NSDAP Double Decal Protection Police Steel Helmet - size 57 Japanese Replica I don't see much cross-grain

I don't see much cross-grain in it

The bottom has four raised feet as well as ventilation holes

but very little in the way of oxidation

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Original German WWII M34 Civic Square Dip NSDAP Double Decal Protection Police Steel Helmet - size 57 Japanese Replica I don't see much cross-grainOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition genuine steel construction M34 Civic "Square Dip" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WW2 Schutzpolizei (Protection Police) issue. It features genuine double decals of Civic Police Reichsadler (National Eagle) and NSDAP swas (hook cross). These helmets were used by both the regular protection police, as well as the fire protection police. This example does not have any mounting