Germany, SS. A Rare Waffen-SS M40 Steel Helmet, Single Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Province of China the son of George Smallman

the son of George Smallman

with slight chipping of enamels on reverse

the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution of “1939”

signed at 12th

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE VERDIENST - NATIONALE VOLKSARMEE” (“FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE - NATIONAL PEOPLE’S ARMY”)

Germany, SS. A Rare Waffen-SS M40 Steel Helmet, Single Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Province of China the son of George Smallman(Waffen SS Stahlhelm M40). A rare and well preserved Waffen SS M40 steel helmet, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell which retains the majority of its original dark grey paint. The shell is flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole, while three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference to firmly hold the interior fixtures in place. Situated just below the right ventilation hole is a partially intact decal consisting