Description

Offered is an original Model 1940 German steel helmet, with leather liner & chinstrap.

Very good steel shell, sized 66, retaining the original dark green paint finish, with majority outer paint remains, with some very small scratches & wear and tear commensurate with age and use (no dents showing), showing a the beaded rim to centre, meaning this was a rejected factory produced model 40 helmet, which would have been issued to Home Army & Home Guard units during the war.

No movement to the 3 flat pins, with the interior showing the exact paint scheme as shown on the outside, with markings for the factory number 314, with the factory stamp showing ET66 (Eisenhüttenwerk Thale/Herz, sized 66). The aluminium liner band is present, with a very good conditional leather liner, showing original drawstring. The liner does show service rubbing & wear, but solid and very presentable. The helmet is completed with the original leather chinstrap, being firmly secured to the aluminium buckles.

Overall, a very good condition helmet, in very good condition, retaining all original parts. We have applied dubbin to the leather and enamel, simply to remove dirt & grime.