Original German WWII M40 Service Worn Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet with Partial Liner - Q64 U.S. Uniforms one leather keeper loop

one leather keeper loop

The rubber is solid and approximately 1 inch thick

however the bottom "cup" that holds it has torn off

The serial number is 473453B denoting the year of manufacture as 1894

The side of the head still has the original stenciled instructions: VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN

Original German WWII M40 Service Worn Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet with Partial Liner - Q64 U.S. Uniforms one leather keeper loopOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good all original example Model 1940 German WWII helmet with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal and partial liner. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 50% of the original blue grey lightly textured Luftwaffe paint and is in very condition overall. There is overall service wear, with some oxidation where the paint has worn away. This has the look of a helmet that saw long service, and