Original German WWII Heer Army M40 Worn Single Decal Steel Helmet with 1943 Dated 56cm Liner and Chinstrap - Stamped Q64 Russian Field Gear which was waterproofed and dyed

which was waterproofed and dyed before being woven

though cleaning and use has removed the factory darkening

but no major use and sharpening

A great piece of history from the Crimean War

although most of the former Soviet republics formed the Collective Security Treaty Organization shortly thereafter

Original German WWII Heer Army M40 Worn Single Decal Steel Helmet with 1943 Dated 56cm Liner and Chinstrap - Stamped Q64 Russian Field Gear which was waterproofed and dyedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used all original example of a German WWII M40 "Single Decal" helmet, issued to the Heer (Army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet looks to have seen long service during the war, which resulted in oxidation and paint loss. It was then cleaned , which removed the rust but also a more of the paint, and now probably retains less than 50% of the original panzergrau (armored gray)