Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 6th Machine Gun Battalion French Holster The glider was the answer

The glider was the answer to all these problems

-Subdued II Force Patch: The patch is located on the left sleeve and appears without damage

so a replacement was needed

There is also an original 1945-dated sweatband installed

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 65% of the original correct smooth blue-gray Luftwaffe fliegerblau (flyer's blue) used on early helmets

Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 6th Machine Gun Battalion French Holster The glider was the answerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WWI Era Swiss Army Shako Leather Helmet, with all the correct cockades and insignia. It is made of pressed felt over a leather shell, with black leather front and rear visors, and black leather trim. The front of the helmet has a "Crossed MG11s" badge indicating machine gun issue, and below this is 6 between stars, which marks it to the 6th Machine Gun Battalion. The helmet is in good condition, though