The helmet shown below represents one of the rare M1942 pattern single decal combat helmets manufactured with the "hkp" (SE) maker stamp designating that it was produced in the helmet factory in Lauter, Germany.  This helmet bears the proper "textbook" second pattern runic shield produced specifically for this factory and only found on helmets by this maker.  The decal is often referred to by collectors as a "mock ET pattern" decal.  This helmet is in un-issued condition and originated in the state of Michigan, USA.

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