M42 ckl62 wire camouflage helmet

Rare original M42 wire camouflage helmet marked ckl62. The helmet exhibits a nice cohesion with the wire between the wire and the shell. The wire is tight, original and wartime applied. The liner is also tight and original to the shell. The soft size 55 leather liner is in good, used condition. The chinstrap shows wear and nicely marked on the end. The helmet is marked CKL62 indicating production by Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale. The helmet still retains up to 90% of its original factory textured paint. Authentic wire camouflage helmets like this one are hard to find, and this one is in great condition.