Original British WWII Dated Vickers MMG Water Can - Gasoline Petrol 2 Gallon Ammunition That number is the size

That number is the size of the helmet in centimeters as measured around the inside dome at the level of the three split-pin holes

Every German M40 helmet will be 100% original and will have the following notable features-

but could be replaced in seconds by an experienced gunner

each shows an original blue/black finish

7 mm) machine gun produced by Vickers Limited

Original British WWII Dated Vickers MMG Water Can - Gasoline Petrol 2 Gallon Ammunition That number is the sizeOriginal Item: At the outbreak of WW2 Britain was again sorrowfully unprepared and all types of items were "pressed" into service. One of the best known was the 2 Gallon Petrol Gasoline Can, taken for use as the water can to accompany the Vickers Machine Gun, unlike the quite used "commercial" can that bear petrol company brand names embossed into the sides, these cans were made specifically for the British war department. All are embossed on the