Because the Free Indian Legion was formed in 1942, it is likely that the majority of helmets provided to Regiment 950 were of the M1940 and M1942 type.  However, it is also possible that the unit was provided with M1935 combat helmets and repainted World War I model transitional helmets.  Older model helmets such as these were often issued to "second line" and reserve troops after they had been upgraded and repainted in supply depots and factories.  Unfortunately, few photographs exist to verify the type of helmets worn by members of the Free Indian Legion.  When issued, it is believed that most helmets were standard types both with or without the single "Wehrmachtsadler" decal.

However a very small number of helmets do exist which also posses the image of the "Legion Freies Indien" insignia in decal form¹.  This decal is identical to the arm shield patch in both color and style.  A second insignia type also existed bearing just the orange, white, and green colors of India.  Like most Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS volunteer helmets, decals denoting a volunteer unit's nationality were often placed on the opposite side of the helmet in reverse fashion.  However, this practice was not always held to on a consistent basis.  The exact reason for the inconsistent placement of insignia is unknown.

¹ Only a handful of helmets of this type are believed to be authentic.  Some reproductions do exist although the number is small.  When encountered, Free Indian Legion helmets usually bear the silver "Wehrmachtsadler" on either the right or left side of the helmet.  On the opposite side resides the large decal insignia of the Free Indian Legion in either colored form or with the leaping tiger and words "Freies Indien."  No helmets have ever surfaced bearing the insignia of the Free Indian Legion and the runic shield of the Waffen-SS.

The Right Side of an M1940 Helmet Bearing a Reversed Heer Decal

The Left Side of the M1940 with Free Indian Legion Insignia