French m26 camo helmet - italian campaign

[CHRIS04]

Hello
Need some thoughts about this unusuel m26 helmet.
Thanks

[scotty1418]

Nice patina for the standard infantry M26.

Maybe remains of a light whitewash?

[CHRIS04]

No, no whitewash. Ive seen pictures from LIFE us magazine covering the battle of Monte-cassino and french soldiers are wearing m26 camo helmet in the same style .
Regards
Chris