Original German WWII Army Heer M40 "No Decal" Steel Helmet with 1939 Dated 58cm Liner & Chinstrap - Stamped SE66 Barrels The cross guard has a

The cross guard has a spread winged eagle which looks to the viewer's left

Many were later modified / updated with new stocks or sights

Talbot got underway in the screen of the aircraft carrier Saratoga and headed for Hawaii

The Tsuba has the usual cherry blossom decorations

spike and helmet plate still show much of their original grey finish

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 "No Decal" Steel Helmet with 1939 Dated 58cm Liner & Chinstrap - Stamped SE66 Barrels The cross guard has aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used all original example of a German Model 42 Steel helmet, as issued to the Wehrmacht Heer (army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet saw a lot of service during the war, and the original paint is worn and chipped, with the exposed metal showing a lovely oxidized patina. We do not see that any decal was ever applied to the helmet, but it is always possible that it completely wore