Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, By Eisenhüttenwerke Thale United Republic of on 23 January 1942

on 23 January 1942

the edges and reverse in green wool

The moisture guard is embossed “Deutsche Wertarbeit

Dual fullers set into the upper half of each side of the blade

crowned cypher of Leopold II on the lid

Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, By Eisenhüttenwerke Thale United Republic of on 23 January 1942(Heer Stahlhelm M40). A well preserved Heer M40 Stahlhelm, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel. Three rivets are distributed around the exterior circumference of the shell, securing in place the interior fixtures, while the helmet is also flanked on each side by integral ventilation shafts. The exterior retains an unusual medium green painted finish with a semi mottled appearance applied post manufacture, and demonstrates no