Original German WWII M34 Square Dip NSDAP Double Decal Civic Police Steel Helmet - Size 57 MILITARIA The intent was to be

The intent was to be able to blow the bottom out of any small craft that perhaps was threatening a British man of war

Blade leather buffer washer is unfortunately missing

an 18 gun Sloop engaged a British warship

and I ended up meeting the guy and he's from Cleveland

The other side of the ricasso bears the German Bayonet Maker's name:

Original German WWII M34 Square Dip NSDAP Double Decal Civic Police Steel Helmet - Size 57 MILITARIA The intent was to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine steel construction M34 "Square Dip" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII civic police issue. It features genuine double decals of civic eagle and NSDAP swas. Comes with complete leather liner and cork washers still intact and tight with all 4 split pins. The liner is in very good condition for its age, showing light staining and wear. It still has an original size 57 marked on the