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Original WW2 German M42 Helmet Finnish Import Used in Continuation War

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During the Continuation War from 1941 – 1945 the Finnish government imported M42 helmets from Germany for their war against the Russians. Germany and Finland were allies against Russia during this conflict. Some Finnish units painted a white skull on their helmets for intimidation and to signify “white death” – death by freezing in Finland’s [Continue]